Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) is the leading local support organisation for people who are looking after friends or family who are frail, disabled or who have chronic health problems. We have an excellent reputation and are looking to further develop our committed team and the support we offer carers.

You will be responsible for providing person centred support primarily for parents caring for children with additional support needs.

The post requires a good understanding of health, additional support for education and social care issues along with experience of and a real commitment to supporting people to achieve the outcomes they prioritise. You must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable in the use of IT and have the ability to organise and manage a complex workload. In return we offer a good salary, very flexible working arrangements and a chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives. PVG scheme membership is essential as is the ability to drive and access to a car. This post is funded for one year initially but with the expectation that they will be extended. CoEL is based in Musselburgh but moving to offices in the new Community Hospital in Haddington in September.

CoEL is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) is the leading local support organisation for people who are looking after friends or family who are frail, disabled or who have chronic health problems. We have an excellent reputation and are looking to further develop our committed team and the support we offer carers.

You will be responsible for setting up and coordinating a new counselling support service for carers as well direct provision of counselling. The post requires a good understanding of health and social care issues, considerable experience of providing person centre counselling and ideally of leading such a service. You must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable in the use of IT and have the ability to organise and manage a complex workload. In return we offer a good salary, very flexible working arrangements and a chance to make a real difference to peoples’ lives. PVG scheme membership is essential. This post is funded for one year initially but with the expectation that they will be extended. CoEL is based in Musselburgh but moving to offices in the new Community Hospital in Haddington in September.

CoEL is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is open to Care Experienced Young People between the age of 18yrs – 26yrs only.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. We want to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people by 2022 in Scotland.

Who Cares? Scotland and East Lothian Council welcomes applications from individuals who wish to work with Care Experienced young people and also develop their own research and evaluation skills. East Lothian Council is committed to helping Care Experienced Young People develop skills that will support them in future employment. The applicant does not require to have experience in research and evaluation but must show a willingness and a desire to gain these skills.

The post is focused on the engagement of Care Experienced young people in Peer Flatmate Scheme. The post holder will work with a dedicated Housing Support Agency and the Council to ensure Care Experienced young people live in an environment where their voices and views are heard and they are enabled to bring about positive change. With support from East Lothian Council Strategy Team, the post holder will be guided to carry out research and evaluation, providing recommendations for strategic, policy and protocol change within East Lothian Council. The post holder will enable care leavers in the Peer Flatmate model, and those in other housing situations, to engage and participate in the research.

The right candidate will bring excellent collaborative skills, be a competent independent worker and have good time and work-load management abilities. They will have the ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders and to form positive relationships with children and young people. They will bring an understanding of the care system in Scotland, children’s rights, and an understanding of the challenges young people might face managing a tenancy. A full driving license is not essential but is desirable.