This post is a fixed-term, one-year role within the Sexual Health Blood Borne Virus Outreach Service. The purpose of the role is to support people leaving custody across Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and Stirling who are at increased risk of poor sexual health and blood-borne virus (BBV) outcomes. The Project Worker will deliver trauma-informed, person-centred outreach support, meeting individuals where they are and removing barriers to engagement with health and wider support services.

The primary focus of the role is people leaving custody across the Forth Valley area who experience significant health inequalities. This includes individuals who: test positive for a blood-borne virus in custody and require intensive support on liberation, experience substance use, mental ill-health, homelessness or housing instability, poverty, trauma, and digital exclusion, face barriers to accessing services due to stigma, anxiety, communication needs, or rigid appointment-based systems, are from marginalised groups, including people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, complex family circumstances, or a history of offending.

The post holder will report to the Team Leader. They will work in partnership with colleagues from Substance Use Services, Social Work Departments, Housing Services, Hepatology Services, HMP Establishments and others as required for continuity of care and sharing good practice. In partnership we aim to provide services that are specifically designed to identify, engage, and support individuals.

The post holder as an employee of Transform Forth Valley will have a corporate responsibility to contribute to the overall performance of the organisation to ensure that contractual outputs and targets are achieved. There is a responsibility for the post-holder to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvements in service delivery for the benefit of the service user, the service, and the partners.

The post-holder will be required to work from several operational sites across the local authority areas and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of provision.

Organisational Profile

Transform Forth Valley is a Scottish based registered charity limited by guarantee (SC033772).

Transform Forth Valley is governed by a Board of Directors and is strategically led, managed, and operated on a day-to-day basis by a Corporate Leadership Team consisting of two Operational Managers and one Corporate Service Manager.

Transform Forth Valley offer a wide range of services to support individuals and families who are impacted by inequality, whether this be societal, financial or in relation to their health.

Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live a more fulfilled life. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and to achieve sustainable change.

You can find out more about Transform Forth Valley here: transformfv.org.uk.

Benefits:

• Leave – For full time employees Transform Forth Valley offer 30 days of Annual Leave plus 9 days of Statutory Holiday per annum.
• Pension – If eligible Transform Forth Valley will auto enrol you into our pension scheme where we will contribute 5%, and employee’s a minimum of 3%, of your pensionable salary.
• Wellbeing Days – For permanent members of staff, who have completed their probationary period, Transform Forth Valley offer two day’s paid leave of absence per annum as a ‘wellbeing day’ to support positive mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing for staff.
• Death in Service Insurance – If eligible Transform Forth Valley will place you into the scheme upon commencement of employment and the lump sum benefit is 4 x Basic Annual Salary.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference to young people’s lives? We are seeking a Young Persons Group & Activities Coordinator to join our Routes team. The post will support the ongoing development and delivery of Routes programme across East and West Dunbartonshire, supporting young people aged 12-26 years affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. The post holder will play an integral part in creating positive childhood memories and facilitating fun group activities.

Routes is co-produced in collaboration with the young people we support, which means their views are central to everything we do. The Routes model encourages young people to have hope and aspirations. We provide person-centred support which combines one-to-one and/ or group support, helping them build a positive future.

Alongside the advocacy and one-to-one support, we also offer a busy programme of activities and groups. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join our team to plan and organise the delivery of our peer support groups and school holiday activities programme.

We are seeking compassionate, creative and collaborative applicants who want to make a difference to the lives of young people affected someone else’s substance use. The role involves working alongside young people to plan and organise groups and activities of their choice. We are looking for candidates who are educated to HNC level or have relevant work experience, ideally with experience of planning and organising groups for young people. Candidates should have organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

The Community Connections Co-ordinator will be responsible for setting up, delivering and evaluating a range of person-centred activities, support groups and community based services for people living with dementia and their carers across North and South Lanarkshire.

Working predominantly as part of a team of two, the postholder will deliver a varied and engaging programme that may include drop-in sessions, therapeutic activities, Dementia Café style provision, carer support, brain health initiatives and other community based opportunities, delivered through local venues and hubs.

You will work closely with colleagues and local partners to design activities that respond to the needs and interests of people affected by dementia, promoting wellbeing, independence, social connection and meaningful engagement.

A key part of the role will be creating warm, welcoming and inclusive environments where people feel supported, valued and able to participate, while helping to build local awareness and strengthen community connections.

What you’ll have

You will bring a positive, proactive and compassionate approach to supporting people living with dementia and their carers, with a genuine passion for improving wellbeing and helping people stay connected within their communities. You will understand the importance of person-centred support and be committed to promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and independence in everything you do.

You will be creative, organised and adaptable, with the ability to design and facilitate engaging activities and group experiences that respond to the needs and interests of individuals affected by dementia. You will be confident in building trusting relationships, creating welcoming environments and supporting people through both positive and challenging situations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team. You will be comfortable engaging with a range of people, including individuals living with dementia, carers, volunteers, community partners and professionals, and will have good IT and administrative skills.

Experience of working with people living with dementia, carers, older people, or within health, social care, community or voluntary sector settings would be advantageous. Experience of planning, organising or facilitating group activities, community engagement initiatives or support sessions would also be beneficial.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development and who is keen to develop their knowledge of dementia, brain health and community-based support.

A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as the role involves travelling across North and South Lanarkshire (mileage and expenses are paid).

A relevant qualification and previous experience supporting people affected by dementia would be desirable.

This post is funded by NHS Lanarkshire; you will be employed by Lanarkshire Links. The post is currently at University Hospital Hairmyres; however, you will require to be flexible and able to work in Wishaw Hospital if to meet service requirements. Your induction period may include time shadowing an existing peer worker in University Hospital Wishaw. We recommend that should you wish to apply for this post you contact Lanarkshire Links to arrange a visit to the acute mental wards so that you can fully understand the role that you are applying for.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team of workers who are committed to promoting welfare and advancing the education of people affected by mental health issues across Lanarkshire. You believe passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health issues and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it.

You will join a group of three other Peer Workers working across the acute mental health adult inpatient wards within the general hospitals in Lanarkshire.

Peers are people who have shared experience of mental health issues and recovery and can use their lived experience to help other people who are facing similar challenges.

You will have a sound understanding of the recovery process, interpersonal skills and are an expert listener with a nurturing attitude. Applicants will use their lived experience and skills to work alongside the patient in the ward to enhance recovery throughout their hospital stay and plan for discharge into the community.