To contribute to the delivery of LGBT+ services with young people across Midlothian. This involves supporting the development and co-facilitation of MYPAS run LGBT+ groups with young people.

This will include delivering:

• Accessible health and wellbeing focused group programmes with LGBT+ young people living or accommodated in Midlothian. The programmes will be young person led and aim to reduce social isolation, improve mental health, increase confidence, resilience and self-esteem

• A platform for LGBT+ young people in Midlothian, through a social action participation group, to be involved in and create local events and initiatives to promote inclusion within the wider LGBT+ community and the wider communities of Midlothian. Initiatives will include engagement with decision makers.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with young people in a range of settings and has a good knowledge of the issues affecting LGBT+ young people.

Special conditions:

·The contract will initially run until the end of March 2025

·The post will involve regular evening working

·You must be able to travel across Midlothian

·Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme with online high street discounts