Peer and Involvement Lead

1 week ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland Full time
Salary:
£30,000 per annumLocation:
Scotland WideHours: 32.5 hours per weekDepartment:
Peer, Participation and Engagement Function (Office of the Chief Operating Officer)Vacancy Type:
PermanentClosing date:
Friday 14 JuneInterviews:
Friday 21 June

Every day individuals facing chest, heart, and stroke conditions encounter feelings of fear and solitude after leaving the hospital. You have the opportunity to contribute to our cause of ensuring that every life in Scotland is lived to the fullest.

Joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a member of [insert role] could be the pivotal factor in transforming mere survival into a meaningful existence.

You will become an integral part of the premier charitable organization in Scotland, dedicated to empowering individuals with chest, heart, and stroke conditions to embrace life to its fullest capacity once again.

Our nationwide network of Hospital to Home services encompasses local support groups, nurses, volunteers, and personalized support teams that assist families in adapting to life with heart or lung conditions, or post-stroke.

We seek an individual with determination and originality to contribute to the expansion of our Peer Support network in alignment with our strategic goal to elevate our Peer Support community from 3 thousand to 10 thousand members by 2028, showcasing the positive impact on individuals affected by chest, heart, stroke, and long covid conditions.

The appointed individual will oversee the Peer and Involvement Team comprised of staff and volunteers, maintaining quality standards, offering counsel, guidance, and support to our associated Peer Support Groups, managing relationships, and directing individuals to pertinent services and support channels.

You will assist the Peer, Participation, and Engagement Manager in implementing the Participation and Involvement Framework and refining the CHSS Peer Support model, fostering the strategic vision of extending the online and offline Peer Support Network.

Prior experience in third sector management with a focus on healthcare and/or social care is desirable, ideally with a background in supporting individuals affected by chest, heart, and/or stroke conditions. Leadership qualities, exceptional communication skills, and adept organizational abilities are essential. Proficiency in IT and the capacity to operate autonomously at a high level of professionalism are also key attributes.

CHSS employees benefit from a range of organizational perks, including a company pension scheme, ample annual leave entitlement, company sick pay, employee welfare assistance, and life insurance coverage.

CHSS promotes flexible recruitment in collaboration with Working Families and advocates for 'Happy to Talk Flexible Working.'

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, a Basic Disclosure check is mandatory for this role.

CHSS upholds principles of equal opportunity and endeavors to offer a discrimination-free service. We are dedicated to ensuring that no prospective applicant, volunteer, or staff member faces unfair treatment based on any past convictions.

If you wish to pursue this opportunity, kindly visit our website and follow the application process without submitting CVs.

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