Peer Support and Engagement Lead

We are looking for an inspirational lead with the skill, energy and passion to deliver and expand a range of services that support people with MND and their families and friends.

About this role

MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.

Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.

MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.

Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.

We are looking for an inspirational lead with the skill, energy and passion to deliver and expand a range of services that support people with MND and their families and friends. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong operational experience to support the development of the strategic direction of the Charity, working with the Director of Support Development to embed a strong vision for the future of the support services.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly and autonomously using their own initiative. Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants need to demonstrate their ability and passion to motivate, inspire and develop a hybrid multi-disciplinary team.  Organisational and caseload management skills essential. The post holder will have high attention to detail and be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals in order to provide a person centred, high quality, service to people with MND and their families and friends.

You will help us Make Time Count.

Key responsibilities

  • Leadership and management of direct reports, including, recruitment, appraisal, KPIs and role development.
  • Management and ongoing development of Wellbeing Support services including 1-1 counselling, bereavement support and peer support offering.
  • Evidence, scope, develop and implement rollout of new support service delivery models to include pilot projects, volunteer led support and digital support.
  • Develop, monitor and manage performance data identifying and addressing service needs and providing recommendations to improve service uptake/performance.
  • Develop partnerships across sectors including other charities, local authorities and specialist government and public bodies to enable and empower people with MND and their families.
  • Develop and maintain effective systems, processes and reporting procedures which ensure the smooth running of the organisation providing regular reporting to Director of Support including measurement and evaluation.
  • Act as designated Safeguarding Officer, advising on safeguarding concerns and promoting and developing quality safeguarding practice.
  • Support the development of the Support Team’s annual budget and manage and monitor spend against Wellbeing budget.
  • Represent Support Development and MND Scotland at external events, raising awareness of support services.
  • Work directly with people with MND and families enabling them to shape the services by planning and leading participation opportunities.
Working hours:
Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Home based, with a proportion of the working week in the central Glasgow office
Salary:
Grade 6 – £35,835.48 gross per annum
Directorate:
Support Development Directorate
Reports to:
Director of Support Development
Direct Reports:
3
Closing date:
Friday 7th March 2025 at 12 noon.
Interview date:
19th and 20th March 2025. Successful candidates will be invited back to a second stage, where they will have the opportunity to meet the wider team. A date for this will be shared in due course.

How to apply

To apply please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to recruitment@mndscotland.org.uk.

About us

Our vision is a world without motor neuron disease. Until that day comes, we are here to make time count for everyone affected by MND in Scotland.

You can help create a world without MND