- Advertised from 5th December 2024
- Points AP35 to AP37 - pay award pending. 36.25 hours per week
- Contributory Pension Scheme: 7.2% Employer Contribution, 0.8% Employee Contribution. Holidays: 39 days per annum (inclusive of 6 fixed public holidays).
Role
West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service offers a diverse range of services including counselling, support, education, training and health promotion on drugs and alcohol.
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 Administrative Team.
You should have experience of working in a similar role, XERO accounts or similar accounting 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.
Please note: this post is office based. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.
Application notes
Application forms and online submission can be found at wldas.com/vacancies or by contacting Angela Scotland, Business Manager on 07938488942 or 01506 430225 or angela.scotland@wldas.org
Only applications received using the WLDAS application form will be considered; we do not accept CVs
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: midnight on Sunday 19 January 2025
Formal Interviews will be held end January/early February.
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Bereavement and Young People Worker, Grief Matters
- Full time
- £30,885
- On site: Livingston
- Closing 19th January 2025
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 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 2027, funded through The National 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.
Join Our Team as a Case Coordinator!
Do you have a passion for helping others, a knack for detail, and a desire to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a dedicated and outgoing Case Coordinator to join our team! In this key role, you’ll engage with individuals and carers across Forth Valley, providing essential information and guidance on Self-Directed Support (SDS) and empowering people to make informed choices about their care.
About the Role: As our new Case Coordinator, you’ll work closely with individuals, families, and health and social care partners to help people understand SDS options, employer responsibilities, and self-management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and comfortable drafting communications, negotiating, and navigating the ins and outs of legislation. Prior SDS experience is great but not essential—we offer full training!
What You’ll Do:
• Serve as a first point of contact, offering clear, reliable guidance on SDS and related services.
• Support clients with SDS-related paperwork, developing employable skills, and learning to manage their support.
• Build relationships with sector partners to increase outreach, share resources, and support clients with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Collaborate with team members to improve service delivery and present tailored information through workshops and individual sessions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and manage your caseload autonomously.
Why Join Us?
• Hybrid Working: Split your time between our Grangemouth office and working from home for a flexible work-life balance.
• Generous Holiday: Enjoy 26 days of leave plus 8 bank holidays each year.
• Professional Growth: Develop your skills and knowledge with ongoing training, including a CPD learning log to track your achievements.
• Be Part of a Dynamic Team: Work with a friendly, supportive team who share your commitment to improving lives.
What We’re Looking For:
• A proactive, detail-focused professional who can handle multiple cases with compassion and efficiency.
• Strong writing and negotiation skills, comfortable preparing letters and handling sensitive communications.
• Someone with a good sense of humour, personable, and a team player who can work well with clients from all backgrounds.
• A confident, motivated individual with strong organisational skills and a solid understanding of legal frameworks (SDS knowledge is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person!).
If you’re enthusiastic, ready to grow, and passionate about empowering others, apply today to join our mission to support independent, informed decision-making within our community.
Top job! Operations and Finance Manager
- Full time
- £40,000
- Hybrid: 32 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PB (with some travel across Scotland) with the possibility of a maximum of 2 days weekly home-working
- Closing 20th January 2025
Crew is an award-winning national charity based in Edinburgh. We reduce harms and stigma associated with stimulant drug taking by providing a range of services for young people, their families, friends and communities. Crew acts from a public health perspective with the input of people with living and lived experience.
Our Mission:To reduce drug and sexual health related harms and stigma, improving mental and physical health without judgement.
Role Purpose:Supporting the CEO, volunteers and staff, ensuring the highest standards of service quality, effectiveness and efficiency and ensuring working at Crew offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. This includes Human Resources and recruitment management, overseeing management of resources, finance, our building, and the development, implementation and review of policies and systems.
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
ACT is one of the projects funded through the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, money provided to local authorities from the Scottish Government.
Role of the service:
The primary goal of ACT is to disrupt patterns of concern (antisocial behaviour and /or exploitation), enhancing the existing Early and Effective Intervention provision.
The service will accept referrals from young people, parent/carers, education, C&F Duty Social Work, Community Safety Partnership, and the 3rd Sector.
Job Purpose:
The post holder will work as part of a small multi agency team including staff from Youth Justice, Youth Action Project, and Action for Children.
The part time worker will deliver 1-1 interventions for a 3-to-6-month period, supporting young people from coming into conflict with the law, to prevent involvement in criminality and reduce risk of harm or exploitation.
Worker will provide information and strategies to manage conflict, improvement of family and peer relationships. Support to access education/training and employment, advice on substance misuse, health, and ways to manage leisure time more effectively will also be provided.
Development of group work programmes where appropriate and inclusion of contextual safeguarding workshops.
Accountable to: WLYAP Project Director and Team Manager / Assess and Connect Team.
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