STAND is a Fife charity which exists to provide peer support to people who are living with a diagnosis of dementia and their families and friends, to support people to live well with dementia taking an asset-based approach, valuing and building on members’ skills and experiences. It does this through a range of approaches - including the provision of Dementia Friendly Meeting Centre Spaces across the Kingdom.

STAND’s Board of Trustees is made up of people with lived experience of dementia and their supporters.

The Social Events Facilitator will organise one social event per month for STAND’s members in Fife. There may be the opportunity for additional freelance hours at other DFMCS across Fife.

For a full job description, person specification, application form and further information on STAND, please see standinfife.org

For any further information please email admin@standinfife.org or contact development@standinfife.org if you would like to arrange to chat about the post.

West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol and drugs throughout West Lothian as well as providing Young Peoples Services and a Family Support Service.

As part of our Psychological Therapies service we are looking to recruit a skilled worker to provide face to face bereavement counselling and support for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one or friend.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2027, funded through The National Lottery Community Fund. The role will mainly involve face to face 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

This post is delivered in person and is not suitable for hybrid or home working. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

Join Our Team as an SDS Information Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an SDS Information Coordinator. In this important role, you’ll be part of a small, supportive team working both in the community and remotely to provide essential information and support about Self-Directed Support (SDS).

As an SDS Information Coordinator, you’ll engage with individuals, carers, families, and Health and Social Care partners across the Forth Valley area. Your role will be key in helping people feel informed, confident, and empowered to take control of their social care decisions. While experience in delivering training or support is beneficial, what matters most is your eagerness to learn and your commitment to helping others.

Why This Role is for You:

• Community Impact: You’ll be out in the community, delivering sessions and making a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
• Empowerment and Independence: Our goal is to support greater independence and improved wellbeing for disabled individuals.
• Learning and Growth: We provide full training, so you can develop a strong understanding of SDS and effectively support others.
• Rights-Based Focus: You’ll be instrumental in providing rights-based information, ensuring people and carers feel informed and supported.

What We’re Looking For:

• Commitment to Learning: No prior knowledge of SDS? No problem! We value your willingness to learn and your passion for helping others.
• Driving Required: A full driving licence and access to a car are essential as you’ll be travelling throughout the Forth Valley area.
• Team Player: You’ll work closely with our small team to improve service delivery and promote the SDS Service.
• Effective Communicator: You should be skilled at engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.

If you’re proactive, organised, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be a part of our mission to empower individuals and enhance their independence. Join us in creating a more informed and supportive community!

Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our professional and multi-disciplinary team. This role will provide specialist health intelligence advice and practical support to colleagues within the Commission bringing together the current internal and external data, information and evidence based policy and practice to create informed analyses and interpretation, to support decision making and monitor mental health and incapacity legislation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who is educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, with highly developed written and oral communication skills, extensive skills in data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods, techniques and software as well as statistical analysis.

In return, we will offer opportunities to work on interesting, varied and meaningful work, we have great family friendly policies, learning and development opportunities, generous holidays and pension. You will be working within a friendly, creative and innovative team, as well as working with a variety of committed and motivated stakeholders.