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

We are looking for medical or Health and Social Care professionals to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists who 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.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexible working practices, a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days (25 days annual leave and 12 days public holidays, pro-rata), a competitive contribution pension scheme and incremental pay increases (pro rata) to top of scale.

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

At Scottish Huntington’s Association you will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise.

Our services reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, support carers and other family members; lower household poverty; and alleviate wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families. We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our knowledge and skills with frontline staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease.

Scottish Huntington’s Association also plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

It’s an exciting time to join us with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 which aims 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.

Join Food Train as a Trustee and Make a Difference!

Food Train provides practical support services that help older people live more independently at home. Established in Dumfries 30 years ago by older people to address food access challenges, Food Train has grown into a thriving charity supporting 3,000 older adults across Scotland with the help of 1,500 amazing volunteers.

We’re committed to promoting wellbeing, independent living, and positive ageing through our range of home support services.

We are looking for four new Trustees to join our passionate team on this incredible journey. If you’re seeking a friendly, inclusive, and productive Trustee opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:

• The Trustee role is non-remunerated, but travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Training will be provided free of charge.
• There are five meetings per year, including the AGM, with a mix of online and in-person attendance options.

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to supporting older people and promoting positive ageing.
• A willingness to contribute to Food Train’s strategy and governance.
• No prior experience as a Trustee is required – just a passion to make a difference.

For more information about Food Train, visit: thefoodtrain.co.uk

For an informal chat about becoming a Trustee, please contact: Rosie McLuskie, Chief Executive

To provide guidance and practical support in the day to day running of The Jeely Early Years’ Service. Must be SVQ Level 3/4 Qualified or equivalent (Must be willing to gain qualification). Must be registered with Scottish Social Services Council. You will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. You will ensure that the provision is of the highest quality.

Post dependent upon successful PVG check.

Please see hold relevant qualifications, please see Job description and person specifications.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care - working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across our West Central region. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy.

The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts. You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the West Central locality team at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively - bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. Flexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary, as will a full driving licence and access to transport.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Jamie McAnally, our Advocacy and Participation Manager for our West Central team on jmcanally@whocaresscotland.org.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of care who meet the criteria for the post.