Healthy Valleys
Healthy Valleys

Charity registered in Scotland SC034253

Healthy Valleys is a highly successful, community led health improvement organisation located in Lanark.

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Project Worker

  • Part time
  • £23,343 pro-rata
  • Lanark
  • Closing 26th April 2021

Healthy Valleys is an award-winning community led health improvement organisation located in rural South Lanarkshire. Due to expansion and internal staff changes, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team.

Based in the Resilient Families Team this position will support women through pregnancy and families with children under 5; delivering intensive one to one support, a range of educational parenting programmes and support our volunteers.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

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Project Worker (Volunteering)

  • Part time
  • £23,343 pro-rata
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 9th June 2021

Healthy Valleys is a community-led health initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire. We focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and build stronger communities in areas of deprivation or where there are service gaps. Our resilience is our strength allowing us to quickly adapt to support the ever-changing needs of the community since 2003.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team. Volunteers are an invaluable and integral part of Healthy Valleys. The Project Worker will create a volunteer recruitment strategy and recruit, interview and provide training for all new volunteers and support existing volunteers. They will provide ongoing support, organise training and ensure all volunteer polices and procedures are adhered to.

This position is funded until 31st March 2022 (could be extended depending on securing further funding).

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Project Worker (SPRING Social Prescribing)

  • Part time
  • £23,343 pro-rata
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 29th June 2021

Healthy Valleys is a community-led health initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire. We focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and build stronger communities in areas of deprivation or where there are service gaps. Our resilience is our strength allowing us to quickly adapt to support the ever-changing needs of the community since 2003.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team.

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Clerical Worker

  • Part time
  • £18,278 pro-rata
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 29th June 2021

Healthy Valleys is a community-led health initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire. We focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and build stronger communities in areas of deprivation or where there are service gaps. Our resilience is our strength allowing us to quickly adapt to support the ever-changing needs of the community since 2003.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team.

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Project Worker – Resilient People

  • Full time
  • £23,343
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 14th July 2021

Healthy Valleys is a community-led health initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire. We focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and build stronger communities in areas of deprivation or where there are service gaps. Our resilience is our strength allowing us to quickly adapt to support the ever-changing needs of the community since 2003.

Due to successfully securing new funding we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team.

This position is subject to a PVG check.

All applicants must have access to their own transport, have a clean driving licence and business insurance.

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Active and Outdoor Partnership Manager

  • Full time
  • £35,341
  • Lanarkshire
  • Closing 8th December 2021

Healthy Valleys is a community-led health initiative that supports communities in rural South Lanarkshire. We focus on providing opportunities for local people to improve their health and wellbeing and build stronger communities in areas of deprivation or where there are service gaps. Our resilience is our strength allowing us to quickly adapt to support the ever-changing needs of the community since 2003.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team.

This position will be based at NHS Lanarkshire (Law House) and will include home working (during restrictions).

Healthy Valleys in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire requires to recruit the above post to develop and enhance the Lanarkshire Weight Management Service (LWMS).

Working as part of the LWMS, the post holder will develop current and new partnerships across the Lanarkshire Board area with a focus on physical activity for health, outdoor physical activity and Green Health as well as the Healthy Schools + approach.

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Project Worker - Resilient People

  • Full time
  • £23,810
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 4th March 2022

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, solution focussed project worker to join us, who wants to make a real difference as we support individuals and communities to make positive, lasting changes to their health and wellbeing.

Healthy Valleys is based in Lanark covering rural South Lanarkshire; however, we are operating a flexible hybrid model between work venues and home.

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Project Worker - Wellbeing Wagon

  • Full time
  • £23,810
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 4th March 2022

Are you looking for a unique opportunity? We’re looking for a dynamic project worker who will support the development of our pioneering rural outreach health and wellbeing improvement services through our new Wellbeing vehicle.

Healthy Valleys is based in Lanark covering rural South Lanarkshire; however, we are operating a flexible hybrid model between work venues and home.

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Project Worker – Resilient People (part-time)

  • Part time
  • £23,810 pro-rata
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 4th March 2022

We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive project worker who understands the power of great volunteering. Join us as we work with isolated adults to rebuild community connections and restore their social confidence post Covid-19.

Healthy Valleys is based in Lanark covering rural South Lanarkshire; however, we are operating a flexible hybrid model between work venues and home.

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Business Development Worker

  • Full time
  • £36,047
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 6th April 2022

Could you facilitate organisational changes which will grow our business model, including operations marketing, operational geography and governance? We’re looking for a talented, motivated individual to increase the Organisation’s income generation capacity and in doing so support our long-term sustainability.

Healthy Valleys is based in Lanark covering rural South Lanarkshire; however, we are operating a flexible hybrid model between work venues and home.

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Project Worker

  • Full time
  • £23,810
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 11th May 2022

Healthy Valleys is an award-winning community led health improvement and community anchor organisation located in rural South Lanarkshire. Due to expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic team.

Working within the Resilient Families Team this position will support families throughout pregnancy and early years (0-5 years). The successful candidate will provide intensive one to one support mainly through the delivery of the First Steps Programme and organise/deliver a variety of educational parenting programmes to improve overall health and wellbeing. Activities include Solihull, Play@home, Bookbug, antenatal support & education (including foetal development & preparation for birth), nutrition & healthy cooking, physical activity, baby massage and stress management.

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Active Travel Engagement Mechanic

  • Full time or Part time
  • £25,015
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 9th March 2023

Healthy Valleys is a community-led organisation committed to providing outstanding local services that help preserve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities living in rural South Lanarkshire.

Due to successfully securing new funding, we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate Engagement Mechanic for our Active Travel programme who will support the maintenance of our bike and eBike fleet, as well as engage our communities with Active Travel and support them to develop their own skills in this field.

You’ll assess, service, repair, and maintain all types of bikes and eBikes, as well as upcycle bikes for donation. You’ll also help train others in bike maintenance, and support the planning and delivery of Active Travel events and partnerships.

This role is subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland check, which will be paid by Healthy Valleys.

Due to the requirement to travel around rural communities, the postholder must have a full, clean driving licence, access to their own transport (with appropriate business insurance) and be prepared to drive the Healthy Valleys van.

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Active Travel Co-ordinator

  • Full time
  • £28,609
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 9th March 2023

Healthy Valleys is a community-led organisation committed to providing outstanding local services that help preserve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities living in rural South Lanarkshire.

Due to successfully securing new funding, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to help lead and develop our growing Active Travel Social Enterprise. The Active Travel Co-ordinator will make a difference to the health and wellbeing of people living in South Lanarkshire through enabling engagement with Active Travel (walking, cycling, and wheeling). We don’t require a university degree, but a qualification or great experience in community learning and engagement, or a similar relevant subject would be useful. We’ll support you with the technical training for the role, and hope you’ll then be able to support and train others- strengthening resilience in communities, growing skills for work and life, and setting people up for healthy lifestyles.

You’ll plan, develop, and deliver an exciting and comprehensive Active Travel offer, including our cycling and walking programmes, Active Travel Hubs, community engagement, and Active Travel events. You’ll also co-ordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Active Travel programmes and build strong partnerships to help develop a strategic approach to Active travel in South Lanarkshire.

This role is subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland check, which will be paid by Healthy Valleys.

Due to the requirement to travel around rural communities, the postholder must have a full, clean driving licence, access to their own transport (with appropriate business insurance) and be prepared to drive the Healthy Valleys van.

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Community Engagement Worker

  • Full time
  • £27,776
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Closing 12th April 2023

Healthy Valleys is a community-led organisation committed to providing outstanding local services that help preserve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities living in rural South Lanarkshire.

Due to successfully securing new funding, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to lead on a new initiative engaging with local communities to build community strength and resilience. We are looking for a passionate person who wants to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of people living in deprived areas in rural South Lanarkshire.

You will work with key people to build safer, more integrated communities that have a common voice, increased resilience, equality of access to health and wellbeing support, and hope for the future. You will enable these communities to respond to identified priorities and support them to develop sustainable responses, creating services where there is need, and connecting communities with partner organisations to propel action forward.

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Clerical Worker

  • Part time
  • £22,480 pro-rata
  • Based at St Brides Centre, Douglas
  • Closing 25th May 2023

Healthy Valleys is a community-led organisation committed to providing outstanding local services that help preserve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities living in rural South Lanarkshire.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clerical Worker to assist and support the effective administrative and finance systems within the Organisation and to accurately process statistical data. You will work within the established finance and admin team, to ensure adequate clerical and financial support is given to the team and that work is carried out effectively and efficiently. This post supports the work of Healthy Valleys to reduce health inequalities in rural South Lanarkshire.

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