West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol and drugs throughout West Lothian as well as providing Young Peoples Services and a Family Support Service.

As part of our Psychological Therapies service we are looking to recruit a dynamic and flexible Art Therapist to provide Art Therapy to young people and adults who are experiencing substance misuse issues or who are affected by the substance misuse of a family member, friend or someone who has been a significant person in their lives and to young people who have experienced the sudden death of a family member, friend or significant other

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2026, funded through the West Lothian Whole Family Approach Public Social Partnership and The Robertson Trust. The role will mainly involve face to face 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

This post is delivered in person and is not suitable for hybrid or home working. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

For further information about the post contact: Fiona Brown, Psychological Services Manager on 07795200260 or fiona.brown@wldas.org

West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol, drugs and tobacco throughout West Lothian as well as providing Young Peoples Services and a Family Support Service.

We are looking to recruit a Service Administrator. This is a new post working within the Administration Team to provide administrative assistance to the organisation to ensure a comprehensive service delivery. You should have experience of working in an administrative role and have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

This post is office based. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol, drugs and tobacco throughout West Lothian as well as providing Young Peoples Services and a Family Support Service.

As part of our Psychological Therapies service we are looking to recruit a skilled worker to provide face to face bereavement counselling and support for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one or friend.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2025, funded through the Big Lottery Community Fund. The role will mainly involve face to face 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

This post is delivered in person and is not suitable for hybrid or home working. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective education and prevention, early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol, drug and tobacco services throughout West Lothian.

As part of our Psychological Therapies service we are looking to recruit a skilled worker to provide bereavement counselling and support for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one or friend.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2025, funded through the Big Lottery Community Fund and the Robertson Trust. The role will mainly involve 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

For further information about the post contact:

Fiona Brown, Psychological Services Manager on 07795200260 or fiona.brown@wldas.org

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, drug and tobacco 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 post (36.25hrs per week) on a FIXED TERM until 31st March 2023 (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. Some evening work and weekend work may be required.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service (WLDAS) 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, drug and tobacco services throughout West Lothian.

As part of a Collaborative with Circle and West Lothian Youth Action Project (WLYAP) we are seeking to recruit a Specialist Link Worker within our Therapeutic Support Service.

This will be a part-time post (29hrs per week) on a FIXED TERM basis of a 5-year contract.

The Specialist Link Worker will work alongside our other partners in the Collaborative with a focus on a rapid assessment approach, support to young people aged between 12 and 18 who are using substances, as well as offering direct support to the workforce by ensuring the provision of bespoke training and by providing ongoing consultation for those involved in providing children’s services. The post also has a counselling and support element working with young people who would benefit from trauma informed psychological interventions.

The role will involve 1 to 1 working with individuals and group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings and will involve working alongside WLDAS’ Young Person’s worker. Some evening work and weekend work may be required.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is a well-established organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective alcohol, drug and tobacco services throughout West Lothian. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston although some home-working in line with Covid-19 restrictions may be required.

We are pleased to be able to expand our Grief Matters service and we are looking to recruit for the following post: Project Worker – Grief Matters This role will provide bereavement counselling and support on a 1-2-1 and groupwork basis for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend. The post will also involve liaison with parents and signposting to appropriate services.

This is a 1-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension (subject to funding). This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week (0.69FTE). Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

For further information please contact: Fiona Brown, Psychological Services Manager on 01506 446657

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is a well-established organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective alcohol, drug and tobacco services throughout West Lothian. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston although some home-working in line with Covid-19 restrictions may be required.

We are pleased to be able to expand our Psychological Therapies services by recruiting several skilled workers across our projects:

Project Worker – Therapeutic Support Service

This role will provide 1-2-1 counselling and support to adults affected by substance misuse. The service operates face to face sessions across West Lothian at a variety of clinics, as well as from within the office. Telephone and video call support is also provided to clients.

This is a 1year fixed term contract as a full-time position (36.25hrs per week).

Project Worker – Therapeutic Support Service – Young People

This role will involve 1-2-1 and groupwork with young people aged from 12-18 affected by personal substance misuse or that of family members, across a variety of settings including within schools, and via other communication sources.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2023 with the possibility of extension (subject to funding). This is a part-time position of 29 hours per week (0.8FTE).

Project Worker – Grief Matters

This role will provide bereavement counselling and support on a 1-2-1 and groupwork basis for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend. The post will also involve liaison with parents and signposting to appropriate services.

This is a 1year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension (subject to funding). This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week (0.69FTE).

Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time for all roles advertised.

For further information about any of these posts please contact: Fiona Brown, Psychological Services Manager on 01506 446 657.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service offers a diverse range of services including counselling, support, education, training and health promotion on drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

We are looking to recruit a new Business Manager to join the Extended Management Team, taking over financial responsibilities including preparation of month end and annual accounts; planning and reporting; playing a lead role in costing services; supporting commissioning and funding applications; day to day financial and administration duties; management of facilities including the costing and ordering of services and equipment; liaison with suppliers; HR delivery; and the supervision of the Business Administrator.

You should have experience of working in a similar role, XERO accounts or similar package, excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure. A recognised business, accountancy, HR or fundraising qualification is desirable along with experience of working at this level, a good standard of general education is essential.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service offers a diverse range of services including counselling, support, education, training and health promotion on drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

We are looking to recruit a new Business Manager to join the Extended Management Team, taking over financial responsibilities including preparation of month end and annual accounts; planning and reporting; playing a lead role in costing services; supporting commissioning and funding applications; day to day financial and administration duties; management of facilities including the costing and ordering of services and equipment; liaison with suppliers; HR delivery; and the supervision of the Business Administrator.

You should have experience of working in a similar role, XERO accounts or similar package, excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure. A recognised business, accountancy, HR or fundraising qualification is desirable along with experience of working at this level, a good standard of general education is essential.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective education and prevention, early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol, drug and tobacco services throughout West Lothian.

Due to service demands and planned maternity leave, we are seeking to recruit two Project Workers within our Therapeutic Support Service (totalling 1.8FTE), to provide counselling and support for adults experiencing addiction issues.

WLDAS are happy to consider either full time (36.25hrs per week) or part-time/job share for the right applicants. The posts will be on a FIXED TERM basis of one year, (maternity cover post expected to last until 25 July 2022), with possibility of extension subject to funding.

The role will mainly involve 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required.