Advertised from 23 June 2026

Role

Lanarkshire Links is seeking to recruit a Social Media Officer to promote engagement and participation with younger mental health service users and carers aged 16-35 (not in school) in North Lanarkshire.

We are looking for someone who:

• Believes passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health problems and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it.
• Is creative, enthusiastic and confident in storytelling and digital engagement. An excellent communicator, with the ability to tailor messages for different platforms and audiences.
• Proactive and process driven with the ability to improve and develop existing systems
• Have relevant qualification or experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in helping people with lived experience to influence positive change in mental health service design and delivery.

Application notes

Closing date for applications is 13th July 2025 at 17:00 hrs, with interviews taking place on the 21st of July 2026

Completed applications should be returned by email to admin@lanarkshirelinks.org.uk Or send your application by post to:

Lanarkshire Links, Dalziel Building, 7 Scott Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PN

If you would like further information or to discuss this post, please contact:

lorraineswan@lanarshirelinks.org.uk

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