Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

West Dunbartonshire Intensive Assertive Outreach Team provides Assertive Outreach and Intensive Case Management to support people currently experiencing problems with their alcohol and/or other drug use.

The assertive outreach approach offers a person-centred and flexible model of service.

The service adopts a “no wrong door” approach, with multiple points of entry, including self-referral and providing an out of hours response with some overlap to facilitate follow up engagement and referrals to mainstream services and offer short periods of support to those who’s needs are not being met.

This model is designed to take services throughout West Dunbartonshire to reach people who have traditionally struggled to engage, building a trusting relationship during this period.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

At Turning Point Scotland, we have opportunities for Lead Practitioners to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey andapply today!

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!

Our Lead Practitioner role will include:

• Helping to provide individualised practical and emotional support to adults encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes.
• Supporting individuals with meaningful activities, appointments, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
• Respond to individuals who present in crisis and use your knowledge, expertise and information gathering to assess what support they require.
• Work alongside statutory services to provide an approach that is right for the person being supported.

Our Crisis Outreach operates from 10am to 10pm (7 days per week) on a 12 hour shift pattern. (4 days one week and 3 days the next, 2 weekends in 4).

About You

You will have a genuine commitment to use your skills to support people to live their best lives. You are someone who shares our belief in reducing the harms of alcohol and other drug use and supporting people to reach their potential. You will have flexibility to work on a rota.

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team!

About Us – North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Outreach Service

The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Other Drugs Crisis Outreach Service, provides support to individuals who are over the age of 16.

The service has 3 main parts of delivery these are:

• Overdose response (the team respond to individuals who have had or are at risk of overdose within 24-48 hours of notification).
• Assertive outreach (we “meet people where they are at” ensuring they have access to the support and services they require).
• Crisis response (a partnership with housing colleagues to work with anyone at risk of or experiencing homelessness).

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Group Support Facilitator to help people bereaved by cancer access meaningful support, guidance and connection.

About the Role

Beatson Cancer Charity is looking for an experienced and empathetic Group Support Facilitator to join our Bereavement Support Service. Working as part of a psychologist-led team, you will support people who have been bereaved by cancer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting triage and assessment of new referrals.
• Undertaking risk assessments and making appropriate onward referrals.
• Supporting the delivery of ACT-based bereavement group programmes.
• Providing pre and post-group psychosocial support and coaching.
• Using validated assessment tools to plan and evaluate support.
• Maintaining accurate records and outcome data.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and contributing to service development.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

You will be a compassionate professional with experience supporting individuals and families affected by long-term health conditions and emotional distress. You will be educated to a degree level or equivalent within a relevant field (Health, Psychology, AHP, Nursing, Social Sciences, Counselling, CBT) and possess excellent communication, assessment and relationshipbuilding skills. Experience in bereavement support, cancer care, ACT-based approaches or group facilitation would be advantageous.

About Beatson Cancer Charity

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Other roles you may have experience of could include

Bereavement Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Counsellor, Assistant Psychologist, Wellbeing Facilitator, Mental Health Practitioner, Support Coordinator, Cancer Support Worker, Psychosocial Support Practitioner, Group Facilitator, Community Support Worker, Patient Support Advisor, Health and Wellbeing Coach or Psychological Support Worker.

Every day 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.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Health Defence Coordinator 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 at risk of developing, or living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping people live a healthier life and supporting families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

The Health Defence Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of the Health Defence programme covering the Grampian area. The role includes delivering health checks; healthy lifestyle workshops; and supporting lifestyle change to reduce the risk of our conditions in local communities, particularly where there is a high prevalence of health inequalities and deprivation. The role will also involve the development and line management of volunteer roles to optimise our reach.

The Health Defence Coordinator will also be expected to support integration of Health Defence across CHSS while working closely with colleagues in the services directorate to enable CHSS activities where appropriate.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

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.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

The Brain Health and Dementia Practice Education Lead will play a key role in enhancing the knowledge, skills and practice of the Alzheimer Scotland workforce. Reporting to the Professional Lead for Brain Health Education and Training, the postholder will support the development and delivery of high-quality learning.

The role will focus on embedding the Promoting Excellence Framework, ensuring staff and volunteers are equipped to deliver high-quality, person-centred, rights-based support. It will lead on practice-based education, qualifications, regulatory training and workforce development across the organisation.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with experience in workforce development and a strong ability to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, engaging training programmes. You will also bring experience of interpreting and delivering third-party training, alongside excellent written skills to create clear, impactful learning content. You will demonstrate a clear ability to lead the implementation of plans to achieve objectives and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

An understanding of the Promoting Excellence Framework is desirable.

You will have excellent digital and IT skills, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

You will be delivering our mission to give everyone the chance to feel unstoppable.

As Adult Health & Wellbeing Practitioner you will be delivering vital clinical support to adults affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, their families and healthcare professionals across the country.

The Adult Health & Wellbeing Practitioner will provide expert clinical advice, emotional support, and practical guidance to individuals living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families. You will also be responsible for ensuring our health information is authoritative and meets the needs of our community.

The role focuses on promoting health, wellbeing, and independence through holistic care, education, and advocacy.

What Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland can offer you

Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.

Supportive colleagues enabling you to express yourself – SBH Scotland staff gave a median score of 8 out of 10 for feeling supported to take risks with new ideas.

We also offer: Workplace pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme; death in service benefit; paid Carers Leave; 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays; an additional day off for your birthday and wellbeing days.

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand services, raise awareness and deepen our involvement and support for world-leading research and clinical trials.

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

General

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

The post will be subject to a four-month probationary period.

Out-of-pocket expenses including travel and mileage allowances will be paid on receipt of appropriate claim forms and invoices/receipts.

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh provide vital early intervention mental health support across our rural and island communities. We are currently seeking a Lead Counsellor for our children’s service running a school-based counselling service for children and young people from aged five to eighteen.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small, community-based organisation, helping to provide an essential service for our younger members of society.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor who is able to lead and support the delivery of high-quality counselling services for children and young people in Skye and Lochalsh.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, oversee staff workloads, coordinate referrals, maintain reporting systems, liaise and report to the board of trustees and work collaboratively with schools and external agencies to ensure effective support for young people and families.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference to mental health support in the Skye and Lochalsh community

Additional Information

The role requires a driving license and a car.