Community Support Officer - Scotland (and Northern Ireland)
Location: Scotland / Remote
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 (depending on experience)
Role Status: Full Time - 35 hours per week (Part Time - 28 hours per week considered)
Closing Date: 4 Nov 2024
About the job
We are looking for a Community Support Officer to successfully continue this work in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please note that there will be a requirement to travel between Scotland and Northern Ireland up to three times a year.
This post will be home-based in Scotland with frequent travel within the region including Northern Ireland, occasional travel around UK for attendance at events, plus travel approximately three times a year to Head Office Stroud, Gloucestershire.
As a centre of expertise for after-care and support, we have established successful community support for those impacted by meningitis. By providing tailored regional support and information we help those affected by meningitis to feel more informed, less isolated, and more empowered to manage the impact of the disease.
What we're looking for
1. To manage an active case load, predominantly supporting those living in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2. To offer a listening ear, emotional support and practical information to those you support.
3. To respond to new enquiries and referrals within an agreed timeframe.