Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

We developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives.

To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit a talented individual to our team.

If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

Our Scotland influencing team are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for influencing and campaigning and willingness to develop the skills needed in the role, to help drive forward our influencing aims.

Reporting to the Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, the Public Affairs and Campaigns Assistant will provide support to the wider influencing team in Scotland and, occasionally the wider public affairs and campaigns team. This is a perfect role for someone who is really keen to start their career in public affairs and campaigns.

Key responsibilities will include:

• monitoring political developments, and keeping colleagues informed of changes and opportunities that affect our work
• recording and tracking stakeholder contact
• attend, and support stroke survivors and colleagues to attend, meetings and events, including developing briefings
• support stroke survivors and the wider stroke community to campaign for improvements in stroke care, including creating online campaign actions
• working collaboratively with public affairs and campaigns colleagues across the UK

Skills the role will help you to develop:

• Political monitoring
• Developing briefings
• Communicating with different audiences
• Online campaigning
• Desk-based research
• Administrative support
• Engagement with stroke survivors and wider stroke community
• Coordinating and supporting influencing events

To fulfil the role you must you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK

Location: Homebased Scotland however, Occasional travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings).

We are looking for a talented individual to lead and manage our successful Breastfeeding Support Service in Lothian. The project is well established, and has been commissioned for 10 years, this contract is currently funded until March 2024.

About the role:

• To help NCT broaden its reach and relevance to parents of all backgrounds and in building up its reputation as a credible provider of services.

• Responsible for the effective and efficient operational delivery of a combined breastfeeding service across Lothian and is funded by the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian.

• Leading on promoting and publicising the service locally using a variety of channels including social media.

The role will be home-based but with regular travel to the implementation sites within the community and hospital location within Lothian and attending relevant meetings with the Commissioner and key stakeholders.

About you:

We are seeking applicants who have experience of managing projects and experience of both staff and volunteer management and a keen interest in infant feeding / breastfeeding support. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to network and influence Health Care Professionals. You will also have the ability to manage competing demands on time, have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively.

Please see the Job Description for more information nct.org.uk/jobs/Lothian-Breastfeeding-Services-Manager.pdf

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support. More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Are you looking for a role in which you will contribute to improving the lives of families in your community and beyond? One that encourages you to share your expertise, develop your clinical practice and feel valued by colleagues, clients and the organisation you work for?

We are looking for a full-time Huntington’s Disease Specialist to join our Lothian service. Funding for this post is provided by Lothian’s Health and Social Care Partnerships.

The successful candidate will join Scottish Huntington’s Association at an exciting time as we prepare to launch Standing Tall: A Strategy for Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support available to Huntington’s families.

This follows two years of expansion in specialist teams, increased funding, a rise in media engagement, growth in parliamentary support for our work, and the success of our ground-breaking Dance 100 event in Glasgow.

Our Huntington’s Disease Specialists provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals, and their families, throughout the Lothian area. The small team works in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, and provides advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of HD care. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and who will have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals on their caseload.

We invite applications from experienced individuals from an allied health professional, nursing or social work background and you must have a current professional body membership. Previous experience of working with Huntington’s disease is preferred, but not essential. We will provide you with all the condition-specific knowledge you need.

The successful candidate should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and innovative post. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a current driving licence and the 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 families impacted by Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary condition that changes the brain and causes severe and complex physical, mental and cognitive symptoms. You will find an ambitious and hard-working organisation, recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and approach.