Ears Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)
Ears Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)

Charity registered in Scotland SC031518

EARS is an independent advocacy service that has been providing advocacy to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians since 1999. Originally called as the Edinburgh Advocacy & Representation Service, it was funded to provide free, one to one independent advocacy for older people in Edinburgh and later in West, Mid and East Lothian. Over the years it has developed into a service that now provides independent advocacy to a range of people.

Current vacancies

Independent Advocate for Edinburgh and the Lothians

  • Full time
  • £24,500
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 30th January 2026

EARS is an independent advocacy provider – our mission is to ensure that people’s voices are heard, and their rights are respected.

This is a hybrid-based post. Working hours will be spent with a mixture of providing advocacy within Edinburgh and the Lothian communities with the people who seek your support, working once per week from the West Lothian office and the rest of the time from home. Mileage expenses are reimbursed for travel within work.

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