Location: Home-based with travel across Edinburgh and the Lothians
Salary: £23,959 (FTE, 32.5 hours per week)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025
Interview Date: Friday 9 May 2025
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is inviting applications for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions across the Lothians.
Make Sure No Life is Half Lived
Every day in Scotland, people leave hospital feeling scared and alone after a life-changing diagnosis. CHSS is on a mission to change that — and the Supported Self Management Training Facilitator is a vital part of that work.
This role sits within the charity’s Service Delivery team and plays a key part in supporting individuals to rebuild their confidence, independence and quality of life through the Supported Self Management programme. From helping someone return to everyday activities like walking to the shops after a stroke, to empowering others to reconnect with passions and hobbies, the Facilitator supports people to live life to the full.
About the Role
Based at home with regular travel throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians, the successful candidate will co-facilitate CHSS’s six-week Chronic Disease Self Management workshops, working alongside another trained facilitator. They will also line manage volunteers who assist in delivering these sessions.
The workshops are designed to help people with long-term chest, heart and stroke conditions — including those affected by Long Covid — to better manage their health. By helping participants develop practical tools, confidence and a peer support network, the programme enables them to take control of their wellbeing and daily life.
The role also involves:
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Leading and motivating group participants
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Supporting goal setting and progress tracking
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Creating safe, inclusive spaces for shared learning
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Ensuring each session is empowering, practical and person-centred
Who CHSS is Looking For
Applicants do not need to have a medical background or prior experience of delivering self management training — full training will be provided. What matters most is a strong belief in people’s ability to live well with long-term conditions, along with:
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A positive attitude towards disability and long-term health
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An understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart and stroke conditions
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Confidence in delivering information and leading group discussions
Applicants must have access to a car and hold a current, valid driving licence. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at the appropriate mileage rate.
Why Work for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland?
CHSS is Scotland’s leading charity for person-centred support for people with chest, heart and stroke conditions. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and flexible working — and is proud to be a “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” employer.
This role is subject to a PVG check in line with CHSS’s safeguarding responsibilities. The organisation promotes equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit www.chss.org.uk/workforus to access the online application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
For general information about the role, potential applicants can contact the recruiting manager, Darlene Drummond, at darlene.drummond@chss.org.uk. Alternatively, for recruitment queries, the HR team can be reached via recruitment@chss.org.uk.
