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Admin Support Worker

  • Full time or Part time
  • £20,900 – £23,367
  • On site: The Esk Centre Recovery Hub, Musselburgh & No 11, Dalkeith
  • Closing 7th February 2025


  • Advertised from 20th January 2025
  • Full-Time (35 hours) / Part-Time (17.5 hours) – Flexible working or job-share options available. Salary subject to increase in April 2025.
  • 39 days (inclusive of public holidays) + your birthday off.

Role

At Mid and East Lothian Drugs (MELD), we’re dedicated to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. We’re looking for an organised and motivated Admin Support Worker to join our team. If you're a proactive individual who thrives in a supportive and dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

As an Admin Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing comprehensive admin support to MELD managers and staff.
  • Managing correspondence, reports, and filing systems.
  • Responding to incoming queries and requests for information appropriately.
  • Organising meetings, taking minutes, and coordinating events.
  • Handling client information via our case management system and national database.
  • Supporting basic IT and finance systems.
  • Supporting the management of MELD’s social media and website.
  • Contributing to quality improvements and service enhancements.

Our ideal candidate is:

  • Organised, flexible, and able to manage a varied workload.
  • A great communicator who works well independently and within a small team.
  • IT proficient, with a basic understanding of financial systems.
  • Non-judgemental, with a genuine interest in understanding issues around drug and alcohol use.

Why Join MELD?

  • Work-Life Balance: Work within a supportive team.
  • Career Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Employee Benefits: Attractive pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

Application notes

How to Apply:

Apply today and be part of a team that’s transforming lives. For further details or an informal discussion about the role, and working for MELD, please contact us at office@meld-drugs.org.uk or 0131 446 4833. Full application information is available below at meld-drugs.org.uk.

Closing date: Friday 7th February 2025

The following Open Sessions are being held, for information about MELD and what it's like working with us.

  • Starfish Cafe, Loretto Church Hall, Newbigging, Musselburgh - Wednesday 22/01/25 12 noon – 2pm
  • Horizons Cafe, Dalkeith Baptist Church, 8 North Wynd, Dalkeith - Friday 24/01/25 12 noon – 2pm
  • No11, 11 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith - Monday 27/01/25 5pm – 7pm
  • Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh - Tuesday 28/01/25 5pm – 7pm

Come along to a session for an informal chat and access to paper copies of the application packs, or visit our website to download them, at meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies


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