This role is a new exciting initiative to support disabled people who face cross service barriers affecting their ability to live independent lives.

Are you passionate about helping people access the support, services and opportunities they need to live well and independently? The Independent Living Association is looking for a motivated, flexible and knowledgeable Community Navigator to work with individuals across rural Clackmannanshire, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence and connect with the right support at the right time.

About the role

Working predominantly in Clackmannanshire and rural areas of Forth Valley, the Community Navigator will provide person-centred support to individuals who need help accessing local services, community resources and statutory funded support. You will work closely with health, social care, voluntary sector and community partners, including our SDS Forth Valley service and Supporting in the Right Direction Project, to help people experience a more joined-up approach to independent living and wellbeing.

What you will do

You will:

• Provide one-to-one, person-centred support to individuals, helping them identify their needs, priorities and life outcomes.
• Offer information, guidance and practical support to help people access services such as housing, benefits, healthcare, mental health support, training and social groups.
• Support people to navigate complex systems and overcome barriers including digital exclusion, lack of confidence or lack of information.

Community engagement and partnership working

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local support networks, voluntary groups, statutory services and community organisations.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations to provide coordinated, holistic support.
• Work closely with SDS Forth Valley to support individuals to understand and challenge barriers to social care and independent living.
• Support awareness raising through community events, meetings and outreach activity with the Supporting in the Right Direction team.

Advocacy, casework and professional practice

• Support individuals to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions and have their voices heard.
• Manage a caseload effectively, maintaining accurate and confidential records using agreed systems.
• Monitor progress, gather feedback and contribute to evaluation and reporting.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with local policies.
• Participate in supervision, training and continuous professional development.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A full driving licence and access to a car are essential as you will be travelling throughout Clackmannanshire and the Forth Valley area
• Knowledge of social care legislation and the ability to interpret related legislation in practice.
• Experience working with individuals or communities in a support, guidance, advocacy or outreach role.
• •Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with a diverse range of people.
• An understanding of local services, social issues and the barriers affecting vulnerable people and their families.
• The ability to manage a caseload, prioritise effectively and work independently.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Good IT and administrative skills, including accurate record keeping.

It would also be helpful if you have:

• Community Brokerage Award
• Experience within the voluntary or community sector.
• Knowledge of health and social care systems.
• An understanding of trauma-informed or strengths-based approaches.
• Experience of constructively challenging barriers, inequalities or service gaps.

Our values

• Compassionate, respectful and person-centred.
• Solution-focused, creative and adaptable.
• Collaborative, with a commitment to working well with partners, colleagues and communities.
• Committed to continuous learning, improvement and inclusive practice.

Turn lived experience into hope, connection and change

Recovery Coaching Scotland is looking for a Female Recovery Coach to join us in an exciting role working alongside the Scottish Borders Council Justice Social Work Team.

This is initially a six-month fixed-term post, however an extension is likely, subject to continued funding and service requirements.

This is an opportunity to use recovery-focused approaches, peer support and the power of lived experience to make a genuine difference in the lives of women involved with community justice.

Working closely with Justice Social Workers and the wider Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC), you will support women who may be experiencing a range of challenges connected with substance use, recovery, wellbeing and involvement with the justice system.

About the role

As a Recovery Coach, you will provide practical, relational and recovery-focused support to women engaged with Justice Services across the Scottish Borders.

You will work alongside individuals to help them engage successfully with court-mandated treatment orders and other justice programmes, strengthen and sustain their recovery, improve their wellbeing and develop the confidence and skills needed to move forward.

The role includes one-to-one strengths-based Recovery Coaching, supporting women to engage with recovery groups and community activities, and helping them connect with the wider network of services, opportunities and peer support available across the Borders.

You will also support the delivery of Recovery Coaching Scotland's 10-Session Self-Coaching Training Programme, helping people develop practical tools to build and maintain motivation, cope with urges, manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and work towards a more balanced lifestyle.

More than a referral

A key part of this role is building relationships.

You will work alongside women who may still be experiencing active substance use as well as those in the early stages of recovery. The focus is not simply on referring people into services, but on helping them make meaningful connections and supporting them to take the next step.

That might mean accompanying someone to a recovery group for the first time, helping them reconnect with community activities, supporting them through a difficult period, or simply being a consistent person who believes that change is possible.

Working in partnership

You won't be doing this work in isolation.

The post works closely with the Scottish Borders Council Justice Social Work Team, Recovery Coaching Scotland colleagues and partners across the local Recovery Orientated System of Care.

You will develop relationships with social workers, recovery services, NHS colleagues, community organisations, peer networks and other partners, helping to bridge the gap between formal services and the recovery community.

A role shaped by lived experience

Recovery Coaching Scotland believes strongly in the value of lived experience.

People who have travelled their own recovery journey can bring something distinctive to this work – understanding, credibility and the ability to demonstrate that recovery and positive change are achievable.

We are particularly interested in hearing from women who can bring their own lived experience of recovery from problematic substance use into a professional, boundaried and strengths-based role.

This is also a relatively new role and will continue to develop with the successful postholder in close collaboration with the Scottish Borders Council team, providing a real opportunity to help shape how the service develops.

Interested?

If you are passionate about recovery, believe in people's capacity to change and want to use your experience to help women build a different future, we would love to hear from you.

Change Mental Health is looking for two Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners to join our community-based Hub in Invergordon.

Our Hub provides a welcoming, non-clinical space where people can connect with others, build confidence and resilience, and improve their mental health and wellbeing through group activities, peer support and recovery-focused opportunities.

About the role

You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the Hub, working directly with people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness.

Your work will include facilitating groups and wellbeing activities, providing person-centred 1:1 support, helping people develop achievable goals and personal plans, and connecting people with wider community support. You’ll also build relationships with local organisations and help make sure everyone accessing the Hub feels respected, included and heard.

We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships, work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and bring an empathetic, strengths-based and recovery-focused approach to their work.

Essential

• Experience of facilitating groups or community-based mental health activities.
• Experience providing structured 1:1 support.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with people accessing support.
• Willingness to work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) and SSSC registration, if required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local community resources, services and support networks.
• Experience supporting people affected by trauma, social isolation or complex life circumstances.

The role is typically worked Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am–4pm, and Thursday, 10am–3.30pm, with some flexibility occasionally required to meet service needs.

If you’re passionate about helping people strengthen their wellbeing, connections and confidence within their own community, we’d love to hear from you

Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health services across Highland.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You’ll lead and support staff across our Hub and Outreach services, helping ensure people receive consistent, high-quality and person-centred support.

About the role

You’ll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you’ll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You’ll also work closely with local partners, identify opportunities for service improvement and use outcome information to help demonstrate the impact of our work.

Essential

• Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services.
• Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff.
• Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning.
• Experience facilitating groups or community-based activities.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
• SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
• SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks.
• Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
• Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy.

What we offer

• 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Professional development, including funded opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Support for flexible working and work-life balance

The role is typically worked Tuesday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.

If you’re an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while staying connected to frontline practice, we’d love to hear from you.