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Sleep Scotland - volunteer sleep counsellors wanted
Sleep Scotland, a charity for children with additional support needs and sleep problems seek two professionals from Education, Health or Social Work looking for a worthwhile and challenging volunteering position. These part-time, volunteer positions may suit professionals recently retired, or those looking for a new challenge. The Volunteer Sleep Counsellors must be able to work and support families living in Edinburgh.
The main duties of a Sleep Counsellor are: to set up a Sleep Clinic with support from Sleep Scotland and meet with children and their families, evaluate the information received, put in place a tailor-made sleep programme and provide follow up support and advice.
Salary: There is no salary but expenses will be paid. The successful candidates will be provided with 6 full days training starting in May and on- going support.
For an application pack including a full job description contact: Sleep Scotland, 8 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh EH8 9NW, enquiries@sleepscotland.org or telephone 0131 651 1392. Alternatively visit our website at www.sleepscotland.org to download an application pack