Peer Connection Coordinator - Build Community & Confidence

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life assurance

Job summary

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is building a brand-new Peer Connection Team within our Peer and Lived Experience function, helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid connect with others who understand what they’re going through.

As a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll work directly with people to understand what matters to them and help them find peer support – from attending a group to taking part in an activity you might enjoy – while collaborating with volunteers,

Qualifications

• Experience in roles that involve supporting people in the community.
• Ability to listen and understand what matters to someone.
• Capacity to encourage and empower individuals who need extra support.

Skills

trust building with people

listening skills

empowering others

caseload management

relationship building

initiative and teamwork

Job description

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is building a brand-new Peer Connection Team within our Peer and Lived Experience function, helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid connect with others who understand what they’re going through.

As a Peer Connection Coordinator, you’ll work directly with people to understand what matters to them and help them find peer support – from attending a group to taking part in an activity you might enjoy – while collaborating with volunteers,