Jobs in East Lothian

Are you interested in making a difference in your local community? Due to an increase in funding, we are expanding our team and have full-time and part-time Locality Officer vacancies based in East Lothian. This role will involve working proactively with voluntary organisations, community groups and statutory partners to support the growth of volunteering, social enterprise and the local third sector.

Based in the community you will have a wide-ranging remit to support individuals and third sector organisations on a variety of topics such as:

• the creation of new groups,
• volunteering,
• assisting organisations to find funding,
• supporting organisations to be well governed and managed
• helping organisations and community groups to be better connected and able to influence and contribute to public policy.

MELD is a community-based substance use agency providing recovery services in Midlothian and East Lothian.

Job Vacancy

Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focussed organisation which offers a competitive Salary Structure and an Incremental Scale? Do you want to work in a positive working environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? MELD offers a whole range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave entitlement.

MELD is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our recovery team. We are recruiting people who are committed to providing services for individuals with substance use issues, who can work effectively as part of a dynamic team and in partnership with statutory services.

MELD will consider Jobshare for full-time roles.

You will be expected to provide advice, information and support to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with substance use and related issues. An appropriate qualification (SVQ level 3 or above) in Health or any of the Social Sciences with at least 1 years’ demonstrable experience of working in a recovery setting with clients who have difficulties with substance use are essential criteria. Applicants will require an ability to work in a flexible manner and adhere to a recovery focussed approach. A full driving licence and own transport are essential.

Open access sessions to discuss any aspect of vacant roles will be held at:

• The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AB on Wednesday 11th October 2023, between 5pm - 7pm

• No 11, St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AL on Wednesday 4th October 2023, between 5pm - 7pm

No appointment necessary, please just drop in.

MELD is a community-based substance use agency providing recovery services in Midlothian and East Lothian.

Job Vacancy

Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focussed organisation which offers a competitive Salary Structure and an Incremental Scale? Do you want to work in a positive working environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? MELD offers a whole range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave entitlement.

MELD is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our recovery team. We are recruiting people who are committed to providing services for individuals with substance use issues, who can work effectively as part of a dynamic team and in partnership with statutory services.

The Injection Equipment Provision/Outreach Worker will offer Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction services to clients in Midlothian and East Lothian. This service will be offered from fixed sites and on an outreach basis in partnership with a range of NHS services including the promotion of access to BBV (Blood Borne Virus) services. The role will include training for, and distribution of, Naloxone to individuals and groups. An appropriate qualification (SVQ level 3 or above) in Health or any of the Social Sciences with at least 1 years’ demonstrable experience of working in a recovery setting with clients who have difficulties with substance use are essential criteria. Applicants will require an ability to work in a flexible manner and adhere to a recovery focussed approach. A full driving licence and own transport are essential.

Open access sessions to discuss any aspect of vacant roles will be held at:

• The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AB on Wednesday 11th October 2023, between 5pm - 7pm

• No 11, St Andrew Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AL on Wednesday 4th October 2023, between 5pm - 7pm

No appointment necessary, please just drop in

CONTRIBUTE TO OUR SUCCESS

Queen Margaret University’s Court, which is the University’s governing body, is looking to appoint up to three new independent (Lay) members to start in October 2023, with an additional vacancy arising in January 2024.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a university with strong values, committed to creating a better society through education, research and innovation and by providing a supportive and creative learning environment in which students and staff thrive.

In appointing to vacancies we are looking to rebalance and, in some areas, enhance the Court in terms of membership skills and experience; and in terms of member diversity, to better reflect the communities that the university serves.

We recognise the value that diversity of perspectives and lived experiences brings to Court, and therefore would welcome and encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, and to preserve gender balance on the Court in accordance with the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, we would welcome and encourage applications from women.

We are particularly interested to hear from individuals who can bring expertise and/or experience in the following areas: Education; Finance and Audit; Food and Drink; Health and Health Policy; Human Resources; and Legal.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as 360 Wellbeing membership and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!

Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. For nearly 40 years, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education.

We have a vacancy for a GIRFEC Support Worker to provide bespoke, individually tailored support packages to 17 young people per year who have been identified as not engaging in or coping with mainstream school. The post holder will provide a mixture of one to one intervention and group learning to young people, including support in areas such as wellbeing, personal and emotional development and employability. The successful candidate will support young people to gain employability skills, life skills and accreditation; helping them in to work, apprenticeships, further education or vocational training. They will deliver the service as agreed with East Lothian Council, Inclusion and Wellbeing.

It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. The post is funded by East Lothian Council. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.

The Supporter Care & Database Officer is responsible for maintaining database processes related to supporter records, including capturing, inputting, organising, and reporting on supporter constituent information and donations to a high level of accuracy. They will also provide essential administrative support to the Fundraising team and maintain effective co-operative relationships.