Why we want you

The opportunity to provide walking support in a 1:1 or group setting to those living with one or more of our conditions.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

What you will be doing

• You’ll provide in person support to people living with our conditions in the community, at home or in a hospital setting, empowering and enabling them to engage fully with walking activities and gentle exercise where appropriate
• Embrace a non-judgement, supportive approach to enable service users to achieve their goal(s)
• Undertake walk leader & first aid training if appropriate
• Complete a record of activity and progress
• Update Co-ordinator with any concerns or identified areas where additional support may be required
• Attend (in person or virtual) 6 weekly support & supervision session with Co-ordinator

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• A good level of health/fitness to support service user
• Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
• Reliable, patient and emphatic qualities
• Encouraging and supportive
• Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support
• 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

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference to people with our conditions
• Meet new people
• Valuable life experience
• Use, learn and develop new skills
• Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation

Disclaimer

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.