Work with Us

Join our Board of Trustees

Scottish Cot Death Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for the strategic oversight of the charity.  The Board work closely with the Executive Director and wider staff team to ensure the Trust delivers on its three key areas of work; bereavement care for those affected by the sudden unexpected death of a child; education and awareness raising; and research.

We are looking for new Trustees to join our highly skilled and diverse Board and would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in finance, fundraising, HR or data protection.  You do not need to have been a trustee before.

As a Trustee you will:

• Be an ambassador for Scottish Cot Death Trust and for our work
• Help shape the strategic direction of Scottish Cot Death Trust
• Make sure Scottish Cot Death Trust has policies in place that comply with current legislation and promote good practice
• Make sure that staff, money and other resources are used appropriately, and that this is always monitored properly
• Support the income generation and outward facing activities of the charity
• Participate in the cycle of meetings and make sure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented

 If you would like to find out more, or are interested in applying please contact Lynsey Kidd at lynseykidd@scottishcotdeathtrust.org

 

Self-Employed Counsellors and Therapists

We’re currently looking for experienced self-employed counsellors and therapists from across Scotland to join our network.  As part of our support services we often arrange and fund counselling or therapy for adults, young people and children, as well as couples and families.  This is an important aspect of our support provision and to ensure we can best meet the needs of those we support we are expanding our network.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience, including working with those who are bereaved

Accredited by either BACP / COSCA / UKCP

Personal organisation of external supervision in accordance with the guidelines of your professional body

Maintenance of appropriate professional indemnity insurance.

Awareness of issues facing those who have experienced the loss of a child

Desirable:

Experience of working with trauma and / or traumatic bereavement

Training and experience in providing play therapy

If you are interested in joining our network, please forward your CV with a short cover letter to Lynsey Kidd at lynseykidd@scottishcotdeathtrust.org