Supported Self Management Volunteer Facilitator (North of Scotland)

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
VO105739

We are looking for authentic and compelling communicators to help with the delivery and facilitation of a six‑week self‑management workshop.
As a volunteer facilitator, you will help create a welcoming and inclusive group environment, using clear communication and facilitation skills. This role would suit someone with experience delivering in‑person training or similar group work, who enjoys building rapport, encouraging participation, and supporting individuals with varying needs and abilities.
The commitment is one four‑hour session per week over six weeks, held on the same day each week, with flexibility on which day. Workshops may be delivered at different locations, so the ability to travel independently would be an advantage.
This opportunity offers the chance to see the direct impact of sharing your communication skills, helping people achieve lasting positive change.

Why we want you
Everyone has the right to live life to the full, we believe there should be No Life Half Lived in Scotland. With your support, we can make sure people with a chest, heart and stroke condition can do more than survive – they can really live.
You will support the delivery and facilitation of a 6 week self management workshop, alongside a CHSS colleague. You will support and motivate participants within a group setting to take control of their lifestyle in a positive way raising their confidence and empowering them.
Due to the nature of this role, we'll be investing in you through valuable and high quality training. You need to see this not just as a short term role but something you're likely to commit to longer term.

What you will be doing
Alongside a CHSS colleague, support the delivery and facilitation of group education sessions and encourage health related discussion between individuals in the group enhancing a peer support approach to support and learning
To use suitable tools to support a variety of learning styles including visual aids
Empower and enable individuals to make sustainable behaviour changes by motivating and increasing confidence during the change process
Embrace a non-judgement, supportive approach to enable individuals to achieve their goal(s)
Attend (in person or virtual) regular support and development sessions with your Volunteer Line Manager

The skills you need
Good listening and communication skills
Confident presenter and facilitator
Ability to read and understand training materials
Reliable, patient and empathic qualities
Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
Encouraging and Supportive
Respectful of the opinions of others
Understand the need for confidentiality
Able to maintain boundaries
Willingness to travel within own area
Able to commit to initial and ongoing training and development
Ambassador for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Lived experience is advantageous but not essential

What's in it for you
Make a real difference to people with our conditions
Meet new people
Use, learn develop new communication and people skill
Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role
Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation

Disclaimer
To undertake your role, you must be age 18 Expenses  - Reasonable out-of- pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.   Safeguarding - In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG). Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.