Community Health Volunteer (Tayside)

Why we want you

We need you to help us be the face of prevention in your local area, either out in the community or supporting us in our Health Defence hubs. With you on board we can deliver basic health assessments, and continue to spread those vital healthy lifestyle messages to people who can benefit the most. This will help ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland.

What you will be doing

• Screening community members to identify those at risk of developing a cardiovascular condition.
• Signposting appropriate individuals to existing CHSS or community-based services.
• Supporting an onward referral process into NHS services for those identified as most at risk of developing our conditions.
• Raising awareness of the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle and encouraging others to take a more active role in their own health.
• Being an ambassador for CHSS talking positively about our prevention work and other services.
• Embrace a non-judgemental, supportive approach to enable community members to gain confidence and achieve their goal(s)
• Complete record of health screening activity, progress and outcomes.
• Regularly connect with our Health Defence Coordinator to support your development in the role, address any potential issues and work with us to enhance your skills and knowledge.

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills.
• Encouraging and supportive.
• Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support.
• Willingness to travel within own area.
• IT literate.

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference to people at risk of or living with our conditions.
• Meet new people.
• 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 a standard disclosure check. 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