Charity registered in Scotland SC041952
The Welcoming Association exists to welcome, orientate and assist migrant and refugee communities in Edinburgh. We currently provide English language classes, employability workshops and social and cultural integration opportunities on a free of charge, immediate start basis to over 1000 migrants and refugees from 60 different countries each year.
Training and Employment Advisor
- Full time
- £29,361 – £32,930
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 25th April 2025
Reporting to:Training and Employability Lead
Duration of Project: A two-year fixed-term contract to start, with the option to renew thereafter, subject to the availability of funds to support the role.
Key working relationship:
Internal: Senior Management Team and project coordinators. Please refer to our organogram.
External: Service users, funders, and partner agencies.
Purpose of the role
This post aims to support New Scots in their employment and training needs. It aims to help New Scot service users access work, volunteering, and training opportunities that match their skills, qualifications, and interests. The post holder will collaborate with the existing Employment and Training team to provide individual holistic coaching and guidance to our service users. They will also assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating group workshops that prepare service users for employment.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
The post holder will work from The Welcoming’s office on 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.
Holistic Case Worker
- Part time
- £29,361 – £32,930 pro-rata
- On site: 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT
- Closing 9th May 2025
Purpose of the role
This post reports to our Services and Programmes Lead. It supports New Scots in providing independent advocacy and tailored information, addressing the social, economic, health, educational, and cultural needs of this community in Edinburgh.
Reporting to: Services and Programmes Lead
Line Management Responsibilities:N/A
Key Working Relationships: Internal: Senior Management Team and project coordinators. Please refer to our organogram. External: Service users, funders, and partner agencies.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
The post holder will work from The Welcoming’s office on 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.