We are looking for 2 part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Workers in Scotland, one based in North
Scotland (Inverness area due to travel requirements and location of NHS services) and one based in Central
Scotland (for a 2 year contract).
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the
point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and
support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people
living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based,
but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where
appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be
required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary
organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle
wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK.
We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting
conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their
families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our
support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services,
benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others
affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and
commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including
pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance
programme.
Location: Home based in Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for these roles.