Mid and East Lothian Drugs
Mid and East Lothian Drugs

Charity registered in Scotland SC022494

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

Current vacancies

Recovery Workers

  • Full time or Part time
  • £26,515 – £31,340
  • On site: Midlothian and East Lothian.
  • Closing 7th February 2025

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

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 allowance, plus your birthday off.

MELD is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our recovery team. We are recruiting people who are committed to providing high quality 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 Job-share 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 and Social Care or equivalent, 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.

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Recovery Hub Peer Support Worker

  • Full time
  • £20,157 – £21,568
  • On site: Midlothian and East Lothian
  • Closing 7th February 2025

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

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 allowance, plus your birthday off.

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

The Post Holder (ELRHPSW) will provide and promote peer support and recovery services to people recovering from their problematic use of alcohol and drugs. This will be achieved by supporting people in the different phases of their recovery from initial engagement with services and the recovery community through to options for education, training, volunteering and employment.

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Admin Support Worker

  • Full time or Part time
  • £20,900 – £23,367
  • On site: The Esk Centre Recovery Hub, Musselburgh & No 11, Dalkeith
  • Closing 7th February 2025

At Mid and East Lothian Drugs (MELD), we’re dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. We’re looking for an organised and motivated Admin Support Worker to join our team. If you're a proactive individual who thrives in a supportive and dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

As an Admin Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing comprehensive admin support to MELD managers and staff.
  • Managing correspondence, reports, and filing systems.
  • Responding to incoming queries and requests for information appropriately.
  • Organising meetings, taking minutes, and coordinating events.
  • Handling client information via our case management system and national database.
  • Supporting basic IT and finance systems.
  • Supporting the management of MELD’s social media and website.
  • Contributing to quality improvements and service enhancements.

Our ideal candidate is:

  • Organised, flexible, and able to manage a varied workload.
  • A great communicator who works well independently and within a small team.
  • IT proficient, with a basic understanding of financial systems.
  • Non-judgemental, with a genuine interest in understanding issues around drug and alcohol use.

Why Join MELD?

  • Work-Life Balance: Work within a supportive team.
  • Career Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Employee Benefits: Attractive pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
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