A Peer Development worker post is being offered as part of Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (RLEP) initiative to support people improve their mental well-being and move closer to Employment.

The Peer development worker would have a lived experience and be keen to join a small emerging team. The Peer Development worker will work closely with the Employability Lead on promoting the project throughout RLEP.

The post holder has the ability to work alongside the Project Lead in the areas below: -

• To support the delivery of courses to help increase understanding of anxiety and support individuals develop self-management skills
• Liaise with external agencies to publicise mental health support available through RLEP
• Engage with individuals accessing RLEP services and promote activity.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Fiona McCrae, Employability Lead by email fiona.mccrae@ramh.org or telephone 0141 847 8900

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser to provide maternity leave cover for the Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Helensburgh. You will facilitate a range of community activities and opportunities that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

Due to the internal promotion of the current post-holder, we are seeking a Family Support Worker (1.0 FTE) to join our team. This post will support the delivery of the Forth Valley Family Support Service. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a range of family support services which address the specific needs of families and support groups, including evidence-based interventions, with the assistance and support of the Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley. This includes facilitating family support groups and working with individuals on a one-to-one basis; providing advocacy to support groups and individual family members, and actively promoting family recovery and family inclusive practice.

The post has a Forth Valley wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the region and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification; have experience of direct client work, group work, direct work with families and understanding of the voluntary sector; with knowledge of issues affecting families affected by substance use. Candidates should be able to effectively and sensitively advocate for others, with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

About the Organisation: Quiet Waters offers bereavement listening support, and counselling for individuals and couples. We welcome employees and volunteers from all faiths and none, but request they are in sympathy with the founding principles of the organisation which are based in the Christian Faith.

Job Purpose: To assist the Board in delivering the services of Quiet Waters and support our team of bereavement listeners and volunteer counsellors, including students on placement.

Job Requirements: Applications are invited from qualified counsellors with a minimum of 2 years post qualification supervised counselling practice working with adults, ideally with a minimum 450 hours supervised counselling practice. You should have experience of working with complex client needs, e.g. trauma, suicidal ideation, and have experience of assessing clients.

The job is challenging and varied. The work requires a self-motivated individual able to work in a team but also able to work independently. The work will take place in our premises in Camelon, near Falkirk. Our premises are not currently wheelchair accessible. There will be times when the jobholder will be alone in the office. Occasional home working is possible.

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications and professional memberships declared on your application will be required.