Self Help Coach - LinkLiving

Post: Self Help Coach

Organisation: LinkLiving

Hours: 18 hours per week (three days, to be agreed)

Salary: £29,249 - £32,093 per annum, pro rata

Location: West Bridge Mill, Kirkcaldy, with travel throughout Fife

Closing date: 4 November 2026

LinkLiving is recruiting a Self Help Coach to join its Carers' Self-Help Project, supporting unpaid carers across Fife to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

The service supports parents, family members and other carers of children, young people and adults who have autism or additional support needs, including those awaiting a diagnosis. Through tailored, one-to-one coaching and group sessions, the project helps carers develop self-care techniques and manage stress and other challenges.

Using an approach based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the successful candidate will help people access practical self-help resources, develop coping strategies and connect with other relevant services where appropriate.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives as part of a supportive, trauma-informed team that values creativity, flexibility and personal development.

Key responsibilities

The Self Help Coach will:

• Provide stress management support to parents, family members and other carers of people with autism or additional support needs.

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one coaching using a CBT-based approach and appropriate self-help resources.

• Help service users develop self-care techniques and strategies to manage stress and improve their wellbeing.

• Build positive, respectful and empowering relationships that enable people to feel valued, supported and in control of their lives.

• Support carers to access relevant self-help materials and encourage their use.

• Signpost service users to other appropriate agencies and support services where necessary.

• Work collaboratively with the existing Self Help Team to deliver effective, person-centred support.

• Meet with service users at community locations across Fife, adapting to their individual needs.

• Maintain accurate records and collect relevant data.

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate will be compassionate, proactive and committed to supporting people experiencing mental health challenges or social exclusion.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A person-centred approach and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with service users and external agencies.

• Empathy, active listening skills and sensitivity to people's emotional and social wellbeing.

• Experience of providing tailored, one-to-one support.

• An understanding of the challenges faced by carers of people with autism or additional support needs, and a commitment to promoting appropriate self-help resources.

• The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations or crises.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Good organisational skills, reliability and the ability to maintain accurate records.

• A flexible, practical approach to work and the ability to respond to changing needs.

• A current driving licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy car, as travel throughout Fife is essential.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, applicants should consult the job specification in the job information pack.

About LinkLiving

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity supporting people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences, including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality.

Its services help people build on their strengths and aspirations so they can live their best possible lives. Support includes personal development and employability programmes, self-help coaching, supported accommodation, care at home, housing support, befriending and social cafés.

LinkLiving places its values and people at the heart of its work. Its core values are:

• Empathy: Listening to and understanding individual needs and circumstances.

• Respect: Treating others as they wish to be treated.

• Integrity: Being honest and demonstrating strong moral principles.

• Caring: Showing kindness and concern for others.

Employee benefits

LinkLiving offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 35 days' annual leave, including public holidays, pro rata, increasing by a further three days pro rata after three years' service.

• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.

• Enhanced company sick pay and family-friendly pay.

• Access to funded SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

• Funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) memberships.

• A defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions.

• Life assurance and a healthcare cash plan to support employee and dependent wellbeing.

• An employee assistance programme covering health, mental wellbeing and financial support.

• Access to a salary exchange car leasing scheme, subject to scheme terms.

• Shopping, restaurant and other discounts.

• Annual corporate clothing vouchers and access to an annual flu vaccination.

• A credit union savings and borrowing scheme.

• A cycle-to-work scheme.

Salary reviews and opportunities for performance-related increases and discretionary pay awards are also available, subject to the relevant scheme terms and conditions.

For further details, visit the LinkLiving website.

Additional information

This role requires PVG scheme membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Applicants who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered. LinkLiving will cover the cost of any new PVG membership or membership update.

As a Disability Confident Leader, LinkLiving guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

The organisation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds who share its commitment to inclusion. Interview locations have step-free or level access, and applicants are encouraged to discuss any specific accessibility requirements.

Support is available for applicants who need help accessing the job information, require application materials in a different format or need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the LinkLiving recruitment portal.

CVs will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their application reflects their own skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Interview location: LinkLiving's Kirkcaldy office

For an informal discussion about the role, or for assistance with the application process, contact the recruitment team:

Email: [email protected]

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