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.

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

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 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.

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to 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.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

General

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

The post will be subject to a four-month probationary period.

Out-of-pocket expenses including travel and mileage allowances will be paid on receipt of appropriate claim forms and invoices/receipts.

TACT is looking for one exceptional and experienced individual to become a member of the new Family Forward Ayrshire team.

The Role:

The Community Engagement Worker will make sure there is “no wrong door” into Family Forward Ayrshire for families who may be least likely to self-refer or engage with formal services.

The role will build and maintain trusted relationships with community organisations and local networks across all three Ayrshire areas, creating accessible and credible routes into the programme. The post will work particularly with communities experiencing poverty, exclusion or barriers to accessing services, ensuring that the programme reaches families who might otherwise remain unseen.

The Community Engagement Worker will act as a trusted local presence for the programme, working alongside community organisations, schools, minority ethnic communities, peer networks and voluntary groups. The role will support families to take their first steps into the programme, gather intelligence about what communities are experiencing, and ensure that the programme remains responsive to local needs.

The role is therefore central to achieving the programme's ambition to increase referral volume while ensuring that at least 60% of engagement is with identified priority groups.

Role Philosophy

The Community Engagement Worker will help ensure that Family Forward Ayrshire goes to the places and relationships where families already feel safe and trusted, rather than expecting families to find their way to the service.

The role is about building bridges between communities and the programme: developing trust, creating informal opportunities to engage, reducing barriers and ensuring that families who are least likely to self-refer are not left behind.

The Community Engagement Worker will be the programme's human face in the community, creating the trusted local routes through which families can take their first step towards sustained support.

Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications from people with lived experience of poverty, caring responsibilities or barriers to employment are encouraged.

About TACT:

The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) is a charity based in North Ayrshire that provides programmes and projects that make a difference to people’s lives by encouraging, supporting and promoting community action.

TACT are a Living Wage and Living Hours employer.

TACT and CEIS Ayrshireare recruiting jointly as part of this programme, view the CEIS posts here.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Embracing difference, leading change

About the opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of a change-making service, called Appletree Community. Supporting the individual, who has multiple learning disabilities including autistic traits, you will build a nurturing relationship with him, whilst gaining a rich understanding of him and how best to support. Collaborating with the dedicated team and his mother, you will use coaching, training and practical advice to develop and improve autism practice. As an organisation, we follow a stress reduction model of support, ensuring a low stress environment is achieved.

In this role, you will:

• Be actively involved in service delivery – minimum of 20 hours per week
• Reporting to the Tayside Services Manager, the Appletree Practice Advisor will support the translation of theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress,
• Developing clear communication with the person and amongst the wider team, developing activities, supporting wellbeing and individual voice and choice,
• Support staff to complete an SVQ relevant to their registration with the SSSC
• Work collaboratively with the services and our low arousal leads to ensure the consistent application of our low arousal approach.
• Form an important part of the person’s support network; liaising with the person, their family, the wider team and various stakeholders to ensure the person’s needs and goals are met.

About You:

• The successful candidate will bring expertise and specialist knowledge, demonstrated through the following:
• Extensive, up-to-date expertise in autism, with a strong understanding of the experiences of autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan.
• Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed practice, with the ability to recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals.
• Highly developed communication expertise, including the confident application of specialist tools such as visual supports (e.g. photographic tools, Now and Next) and Makaton to enable meaningful engagement.
• A strong foundation in autism practice and/or lived experience, with a proven ability to translate complex theoretical frameworks into practical, person-centred approaches.
• A clear commitment to eliminating restrictive practices and restraint, championing rights-based, ethical, and evidence-informed care
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with experience of driving continuous improvement, enhancing service quality.
• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or actively working towards achievement
• Demonstrated ability to apply coaching models to support practice development, capability building, and reflective learning
• Proven experience in managing conflict and navigating complex, high-pressure situations, with professionalism and resilience

Full Job description HERE:

Scottish Autism Offers

• 30 days holiday (which increases with your length of service)
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Wellbeing support
• Access to High Street Retailer and Gym discounts
• Smoke Free Organisation

See our comprehensive benefits package HERE:

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Mags Anderson, Regional Manager via mags.anderson@scottishautism.org