Jobs in East Livingston and East Calder, West Lothian
West Lothian areas with jobs
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £44,850 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Livingston
- Closing 25th September 2024
About our Service:
The Bridge Community Project story began in 2014 when a small group of people reflected on their own life struggles and decided to make a difference to the everyday wellbeing of people across West Lothian.
Overseen by a Board of Trustees, the foundations of the Charity are based on the aims of providing financial and emotional wellbeing to the local community. In our story, however, we seek to be different - not so much in what we do, but in how we go about providing our services.
Building on the principles of compassion and love, a decade on, we continue to seek to share the journey with our clients to see lasting hope and change. Our vision is to “improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian.” We aim to do this by “providing practical and relational support to families and individuals.”
The Role:
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and visionary leader to drive our strategic vision and lead our Charity to new heights. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and vision of the Charity, reporting to our Board of Trustees (BOT). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Charity and make a significant impact on the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Provide dynamic leadership to the Charity, ensuring the successful implementation of our vision and strategic goals.
- Governance: Work closely with the BOT to ensure good governance and accountability and to support board development.
- Strategy and Development: Oversee thematic groups linked to strategic work plans.
- Financial Planning and Management: In conjunction with our Business Development Manager, ensure robust systems are in place for the financial management of the Charity.
- Operational Management: Oversee the Charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- External Focus and Relationships: Enhance the Charity’s brand visibility and reputation through effective marketing strategies, including social media, public relations, and community outreach.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit management, strategic development, and financial oversight. Experience in community-focused initiatives is highly desirable. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and lead a team, and a deep commitment to the values and mission of the Bridge Community Project. While previous experience as a CEO is advantageous, it is not essential.
Why Join Us?
- The opportunity to lead an established, well-respected Charity and make a tangible difference to the financial and emotional wellbeing of the West Lothian community.
- A supportive working environment with an exceptionally committed team.
- The chance to shape the future of the Charity and expand its impact.
Therapeutic Support Service (TSS) Project Worker
- Full time
- £30,885
- On site: West Lothian
- Closing 29th September 2024
West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is a well-established third sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective education and prevention, early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol and drug services throughout West Lothian.
We are seeking to recruit a Project Worker within our Therapeutic Support Service to provide counselling and support for adults experiencing addiction issues.
This will be a full-time office-based post (36.25hrs per week) on a FIXED TERM contract until 31 March 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to funding).
The role will mainly involve 1 to 1 working with individuals, some group work delivery and attendance at Access Drop-in venues delivering harm reduction interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings.
For further information about the post contact: Fiona Brown, Psychological Services Manager on 07795200260 or fiona.brown@wldas.org
Senior Key Worker, Green Skills Centre
- Full time or Part time
- £28,759 – £31,595
- On site: West Lothian, with travel across Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd September 2024
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to shape a new role and coordinate a new project, leading on its development over three years?
Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you work in a team to make a real difference to young people’s lives?
Are you able to lead groups and work one-to-one with young people, connecting them with the green space and supporting their skills development and next steps?
If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the service
Our Green Skills Centre offers group training and development work to young people and other groups at risk of experiencing homelessness. We realise that many 'at risk' groups can suffer from a nature deficit and sense of disconnection which can intensify and compound the struggles people face. We aim to be a restorative and supportive influence. We offer workshops, accredited training and client-led learning pathways. Our learning work includes sustainable horticulture, market gardening, woodland skills, peer-mentoring and outdoor-education.
About the post
This is an exciting opportunity to be coordinate and help shape our new Green Skills project. You will work closely with the Green Skills Centre team to deliver courses to recent school leavers, many of whom are likely to have gained few qualifications while at school. You will ensure young people are supported throughout the course and will build relationships with each group. The role will include recruitment for the course and ensuring all delivery is done in a person-centred way. You will work with the young people during and after the course to identify the most appropriate next step for them such as further education, training or secure employment.
About you
You will be experienced in working with young people and have experience, or an understanding of mental health and the challenges young people face when leaving school.
Your ability to build excellent working relationships will enable you to motivate young people to engage with the service. You should also have an interest in green skills, land, animals and the environment.
This is a varied role that will require you to be well organised, able to work on your own initiative; and be positive, creative and flexible in providing support.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be working independently as part of a team with a supportive manager. We will encourage you use your creativity to innovate new activities, and support you to introduce them.
You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
Read more about our impact and our values.