Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of stroke education to help impact and improve stroke care.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as the National Stroke Educator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Health Support Services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
As the CHSS National Stroke Educator you will be responsible for planning and delivering online and face to face national education sessions and collaborating with NHS boards and organisations to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes through education.
All education will be aligned to SSCA Standards of Care (SSCA 2023), National Stroke Improvement Plan (SG 2023) and Progressive Stroke Pathway (SG 2022) guidelines and standards ensuring educational content is based on current evidence and best practice.
You will be part of our experienced professional engagement team who are dedicated to improving healthcare through education, health information and Elearning resources. Some training may be delivered in conjunction with the CHSS Regional Stroke Educators.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated national stroke educator to join us to deliver high quality stroke education programmes to healthcare professionals across Scotland. This is an autonomous role and, as such, you will be responsible for all aspects of the development and roll out of a national programme of stroke education.
At CHSS, we are committed to supporting continuing professional development (CPD) through funding and training opportunities. As well as support through our Professional Registration Network. This network offers healthcare professionals across the organisation a structured, supportive drop-in environment to help them maintain their professional registration through ongoing learning, reflective practice, and peer support.
If you think this post could be for you, we would love to hear from you.
For informal enquiries about this post please contact Katrina McCormick
Email: katrina.mccormick@chss.org.uk
Full details of this post can be found in the attached National Stroke Educator role profile.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
Join a team that’s helping people rebuild their lives.
At Moving On Inverclyde, we believe recovery is about more than stopping substance use. It’s about helping people reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships and move towards a life that feels meaningful and stable.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and proactive Recovery Worker to join our growing team and support individuals through our structured 4-phase recovery programme.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a respected recovery organisation that delivers person-centred, trauma-informed support across Inverclyde. You’ll work alongside a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we support and the difference we make within our communities.
About the Role
As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals from initial assessment right through to aftercare and ongoing recovery support.
You’ll hold a caseload and work closely with individuals to develop personalised recovery action plans, review progress, identify barriers, celebrate achievements and connect people into wider support where needed.
A key part of this role is the ability to confidently plan and deliver structured group work sessions. We are looking for someone who can engage individuals within group settings, encourage participation and create a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment.
Our programme combines one-to-one support with structured group delivery, helping individuals develop coping strategies, recovery skills, confidence and longer-term stability through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
You’ll build positive relationships with individuals and partner organisations to ensure people receive the wraparound support they need to move forward in recovery.
Essential Requirements
• Experience supporting individuals affected by problematic substance use
• Experience completing assessments, support planning and reviews
• Experience planning and delivering group-based interventions or recovery-focused sessions
• Confidence facilitating groups and engaging participants with varying support needs
• Knowledge of recovery approaches and psychosocial interventions
• Experience maintaining accurate case records and using IT systems
• Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding
• Ability to work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience delivering therapeutic or recovery-focused group work
• SVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care or related field
• Knowledge of local recovery pathways and services
• Full driving licence
What We Offer
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing recovery organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to genuinely make a difference in people’s lives
• Company pension
Additional Information
This post is subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.
We welcome applications from individuals with relevant professional and/or lived experience, alongside the skills, values and commitment required for the role.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.
Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.
The Role
Your role in our therapeutic community will be key. You will organise and facilitate the evening running of the Therapeutic Community programme at Rae House Residential Service. You will co-ordinate the users of our service tasks and activities. You will provide waking night cover, ensuring that risk is monitored and minimised. You will organise and facilitate the residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities. You will monitor and administer medication to users of our service.
Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Night Care Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents
This is a full time role 37.5 hours, spilt across 3 shifts on a rolling rota, including weekends
About You
To join us as a Night Care Worker at Rae House, you will need:
The Service
Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
About Phoenix Futures
Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Your Rewards
We are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.
Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.
The Role
Your role in our therapeutic community will be key. You will manage a caseload, assess the people who use our service and manage their recovery/care plans. It will mean developing and applying a range of therapeutic approaches to meet their individual needs, whether that’s employment, education, health etc. You’ll be the one who sees that everything is coordinated from the moment they’re referred to us to the time that they move home.
As a Therapeutic Worker, you will support individuals accessing the residential rehabilitation programme to achieve outcomes that help create long-term recovery. Using the Therapeutic Community “community as method” model you will empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.
You will support the day to day running of the therapeutic community, ensuring residents’ needs are met and the best possible care is provided in an environment that promotes a culture of recovery. Whilst also being confident to deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions in accordance with the TC manual and the needs of the service.
Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Therapeutic Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.
You will be expected to work a rolling rota which includes evening and weekend working.
About You
To join us as a Therapeutic Worker at Rae House, you will need:
The Service
Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.
About Phoenix Futures
Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Your Rewards
Action on Smoking and Health Scotland (ASH Scotland) is Scotland's independent charity working to create a future free from the harm and inequality caused by tobacco and nicotine.
Smoking remains one of Scotland's leading causes of preventable illness and is a major driver of health inequalities. In some of Scotland's most disadvantaged communities, smoking rates remain significantly higher than in more affluent areas. With a refreshed tobacco control strategy and a rapidly changing policy landscape, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape innovative approaches that improve health and reduce inequality across Scotland.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Development Officer to join our Engagement Team.
This role will lead and support the development of innovative programmes and partnerships designed to reduce the harms caused by tobacco and nicotine use. A key focus of the post will be helping advance ASH Scotland's emerging Whole Household Approach, working with health boards, local authorities, third-sector organisations and community partners to strengthen support for individuals and families affected by smoking-related harm. The postholder will also contribute to work focused on smoke- and vape-free environments, protecting workers from second-hand smoke exposure, reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for children and young people.
The role offers considerable autonomy and the opportunity to shape new projects, build strategic partnerships, support consultation and engagement activity, develop resources and training materials, and contribute directly to policy and practice development across Scotland.
We are looking for someone who has:
About The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is a respected and well-established charity based in the heart of Glasgow, at 20 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, G41 5BW.
We provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to individuals with life-limiting, progressive illnesses, and offer vital support to their families and carers, ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life during difficult times.
About this role
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Community Fundraiser to help grow income and strengthen relationships across our local communities.
You’ll play a key role in delivering our busy collection can programme (circa 950 sites), supporting supporter-led fundraising, and building meaningful connections with individuals, groups, and businesses. From managing collection routes and volunteers to developing new opportunities and representing the hospice at events, all whilst stewarding our supporters. This is a varied and hands-on role at the heart of our community.
Working as part of our Income Generation team, you’ll contribute to delivering sustainable income growth while championing the hospice’s mission and impact.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
What you can expect from us
We know that great care starts with a great team. To attract, support, and retain our people, we offer:
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for our patient and families whilst making a lasting difference. Apply now to join our fundraising team at the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.
LEAP Sports is looking for a passionate and motivated Project Officer – Highlands & Moray to lead our OUT and About in the Highlands project.
The project aims to improve the mental wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people across the Highlands and Moray through sport, physical activity and the outdoors. You’ll work directly with local LGBTIQ+ communities, develop opportunities for people to get active, build partnerships with local organisations and support sports clubs and groups to become more inclusive.
We’re looking for someone with experience of community engagement and partnership working, a strong understanding of equality and LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and a belief in the positive role sport and physical activity can play in health and wellbeing.
The role is 18 hours per week and home-based within the Highlands or Moray, with regular travel across the area. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people? We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Young Carer Service Team Leader to lead and develop a dynamic service supporting young carers aged 5–24 across Highland.
In this rewarding role, you’ll lead a dedicated team, drive high-quality support and activities, and work with partners to ensure young carers are seen, heard and supported. You’ll play a key role in shaping services, raising awareness, and empowering young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with excellent benefits, including enhanced leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training and development.
If you’re a motivated leader with a strong understanding of young carers’ needs and a passion for positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
The Front of House Café Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Recovery Café, ensuring a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all attendees.
The role will oversee all front of house operations, including coordinating volunteers, supporting community members, liaising with partner organisations, and ensuring the smooth delivery of café sessions. The postholder will play an important role in creating a positive recovery-focused environment where individuals feel welcomed, supported and connected to local services.
The successful candidate will be organised, approachable and passionate about building relationships, supporting volunteers and promoting community wellbeing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Café Operations
Volunteer Support and Development
Community Engagement
Partnership and Team Working
Administration and Monitoring
Governance and Compliance
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Experience
Knowledge
Skills
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
This is a brand new post, created through two-year funding from Macmillan Cancer Support. The Cancer CARE Worker will provide independent advocacy, decision-making support, and peer network development for people living with cancer and their unpaid carers across Fife.
CARE stands for Culture, Agency, Respect, and Equity. These four words describe what every person supported through this project should experience.
This is not a Carer Support Worker role. It sits at a higher level of autonomy and complexity, involving one-to-one clinical liaison, co-facilitation with NHS teams, professional training delivery, and leadership of a lived experience co-design process. It requires someone who can hold professional relationships with oncology teams in the morning and sit with a carer in crisis in the afternoon.
People living with cancer and their unpaid carers do not consistently experience meaningful involvement in treatment decisions. People report leaving appointments confused about what was decided. Clinicians report wanting to do better but lacking time and tools. People from culturally diverse communities, those supporting someone with dementia alongside cancer, and those facing poverty face the highest barriers.
Under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, carers have a legal right to be involved in decisions about the person they care for, to have their own needs assessed, and to receive support that allows them to participate fully. In practice, many carers do not experience these rights, and this project exists to close that gap.
This project will not replicate or compete with clinical services. It sits alongside them, filling the gap between what health services can offer and what people living with cancer and those who care for them actually need to feel confident and respected in their care.
A full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential for this role.
Fife Carers Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of cancer, caring, or from communities that face barriers to accessing health and care services.