Peer & Involvement Coordinator

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company sick pay scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Life assurance

Job summary

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is seeking a Peer and Involvement Coordinator to join our Peer, Participation and Engagement team. You’ll support and build relationships with Peer Support Groups, advising them and connecting them with local services and networks, while managing CHSS Peer Volunteers across clusters in your area.

You’ll need drive and creativity to expand our Peer Support network from 3 thousand to 10 thousand members by 2028, and a positive attitude toward people with

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions
• Drive and creativity to expand the Peer Support network
• Ability to build positive relationships with Peer Support Groups

Responsibilities

• Support and build positive relationships with partnered Peer Support Groups
• Provide advice and guidance to Peer Groups and connect them with relevant services, activities and networks locally
• Manage CHSS Peer Volunteers responsible for clusters of Peer Support Groups in your geographic area
• Contribute to expanding the Peer Support network from 3 thousand to 10 thousand members by 2028

Job description

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self-management and recovery services across Scotland.By joining CHSS as a Peer and Involvement Coordinator, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

We are looking for a Peer and Involvement Coordinator to join our amazing Peer, Participation and Engagement team. The Peer and Involvement Coordinators support and build positive relationships with and between our partnered Peer Support Groups. You will provide advice and guidance to the Peer Support Groups in your coordinator area, connecting them with relevant services, activities and networks locally. You will manage CHSS Peer Volunteers responsible for clusters of Peer Support Groups in your geographic area.

We are looking for someone with drive and creativity to support the expansion of the Peer Support network in pursuance of our strategic aim to expand our Peer Support community from 3 thousand to 10 thousand members by 2028. You will work with Peer, Participation and Engagement colleagues to support the CHSS Participation and Involvement Framework by involving Peer Group members in our participation and engagement activity.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions; an understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart, stroke and long covid conditions. Applicants must have a car and a current valid driving licence (expenses are paid at mileage rate).

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland. Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together. We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

• A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Life assurance

For the full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document on our website.

Flexible WorkingCHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.