An experienced adviser is required to improve the financial circumstances of the families supported by Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and Midlothian’s Family Wellbeing Service to improve the outcomes for the children.

The project will work with and receive referrals from Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and the Family Wellbeing Service team members. The worker will link with mental health projects, family support and Penicuik CAB’s specialist debt worker to develop a wraparound service to increase household income and improve the quality of life for the family.

Working closely with other project workers the post holder will provide awareness raising sessions with the Hawthorn Centre staff, Family Wellbeing team members and any other agencies, as appropriate.

Based at the Penicuik CAB, Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and working at any centres deemed appropriate, the worker will provide help and assistance with checking benefit entitlement, completing benefit applications and challenging benefit decisions. The work will also include income maximisation, budgeting advice, utilities and some assistance with debt issues (including housing debt).

A working knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits and good interpersonal skills are essential. The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering the service to meet the needs of the families.

Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health and substance use. MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith.

Working as part of busy Core Team, the post holder will offer administrative and fundraising support to MYPAS management and service teams designed to contribute towards MYPAS aims and objectives. The key areas of focus for this role are:

1. Administrative support
2. Meeting and events support
3. Communications co-ordination including social media
4. Production of reports and resources.

The successful candidate will have experience of providing administrative support in a service-based organisation, a good knowledge of general office procedures, excellent IT and literacy skills, and the ability to accurately manage databases and spreadsheets.

This post may require evening and occasional weekend work.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dave Evans on 0131 4540757

Place of work: The administrative base is in Dalkeith. Occasional travel throughout Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders including operating from other venues, may be required

Special conditions:

• The post may involve occasional evening and weekend working.

• You must be able to travel across Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders if required.

Following recent major fundraising successes and the expansion of our services into the Scottish Borders, MYPAS is seeking a self-starting fundraiser to build and diversify our fundraising to support future growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their experience and creativity to shape both the role and the fundraising function - working closely with the Chief Executive and Board to establish fundraising strategy and infrastructure.

With previous experience of fundraising in at least two of the following areas - individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate giving, trusts and grants, public sector contracts – you will occupy a pivotal role in increasing the organisation’s capacity to provide our much-needed services for vulnerable young people.

With a primary focus on fundraising, the postholder will also work to support marketing and communications including developing social media.

With funding for our core activities largely secured, and strong prospects in the pipeline, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make the role their own and take our fundraising to the next level.

This post may require evening and occasional weekend work: some evening and weekend work may be necessary – based on advance notice and a TOIL system. The post requires flexibility during peak fundraising periods such as seasonal events and MYPAS run community events.

This is a full-time role but we would consider part-time hours.

For an informal chat about the post please contact Dave Evans (Chief Executive) on 0131 4540757

Place of work: Dalkeith/hybrid.

Travel throughout Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders including operating from other venues, may be required on an occasional basis.

Special conditions:

• The post may involve evening and occasional weekend working.

• You must be able to travel across Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders if required.

Key Duties:

• Develop St Joseph’s Homes property portfolio in accordance with out objectives, vision and mission.

• Set our strategic direction incorporating our Vincentian Values.

• Aid our ambitious sourcing, purchasing, adapting and maintaining properties using specialised knowledge.

• Attend the quarterly Board Meeting in Midlothian.

Key Skills:

Good communication and teamwork skills are essential. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in the following sectors:

• Social Care

• Law

• Finance

• Property Management

This is a voluntary position however travel expenses will be reimbursed.