Jobs in Morningside, Edinburgh

Columcille provides a safe and supportive healthy social environment which offers creative daytime activities and a sense of community from its premises in the Morningside area of Edinburgh. We support people who have learning disabilities, and mental health needs through arts & crafts, cooking, woodwork, printing, gardening, pottery, drama, holistic therapies and dance. We have a minibus and driver who provide transport and community access. Seasonal celebrations form part of the rich social life of the centre. Some 1-1 support is provided in the local community.

We provide relationship centred support that upholds the dignity and value of each human being and supports their development and growth.

Relief workers cover staff absences due to illness, holiday or training. There are no guaranteed hours, but for flexible and available individuals there can be regular work.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users to learn new skills, develop socially, and gain self- confidence and greater independence. This may be small group or 1-1 support.
• Be attentive to group dynamics and proactive in creating a positive atmosphere.
• Respond positively and calmly to any behaviour that challenges.
• Provide personal care and support with using wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Provide cover on the centre’s tea break and lunch rota as required.
• Tidy workshops each day and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Be guided by Columcille policies and procedures and the SSSC Codes of Practice.
• Take part in induction, staff training and supervision meetings.

Essential Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Empathetic and Patient
• Compassionate and caring
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Able to explain and demonstrate what a person-centred approach means.
• Experience of one to one support work with people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge and skills relating to at least one of the work activities listed above.
• Interest is using social therapy and social pedagogy in work
• Become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
• Available for minimum of two days in a week to make the work mutually worthwhile.

AdvoCard is a well-established and highly regarded advocacy organisation in Edinburgh. Primarily providing independent advocacy to individuals affected by mental ill-health and/or problematic substance use, we work individually and collectively with a range of advocacy partners to ensure their voices are heard and their rights upheld.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Officer to join our team. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in fostering positive relationships between AdvoCard and the wider community as we begin our new Digital Advocacy Project. You will be responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies to engage community organisations, health professionals and advocacy partners with the aim towards building and maintaining robust referral pathways into the project.

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and the barriers to digital communication.
• Experience of managing your own workload.
• Experience of engagement work, outreach, or related roles.

Desirable skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and build rapport.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community and a commitment to social change.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and advance career growth.
• 42 days holiday per year
• Employees Assistance programme including access to 1 – 1 counselling support

AdvoCard is a well-established and highly regarded advocacy organisation in Edinburgh. Primarily providing independent advocacy to individuals affected by mental ill-health and/or problematic substance use, we work individually and collectively with a range of advocacy partners to ensure their voices are heard and their rights upheld.

As an advocacy worker with our PSU advocacy service, you will support people who identify as having problematic substance use to make supported decisions; by supporting them to have their voice hear, providing help to articulating their needs and providing them with information on their rights in relation to their recovery treatment

Essential

• Knowledge of and/or experience of working in the recovery sector in Edinburgh
• Knowledge of stigma and the barriers that stigma can cause to individuals seeking treatment.

Desirable skills

• Lived experience of problematic substance use
• Knowledge of mental health conditions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community and a commitment to social change.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and advance career growth.
• 42 days holiday per year
• Employees Assistance programme including access to 1 – 1 counselling support

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an Administrator to provide support to the Property Director and general administrative support within the Archdiocesan offices.

The role holder should have strong communication skills, good attention to detail and efficient IT skills. They should be proactive, flexible and have the ability to prioritise and organise their work, while also supporting other team members as required. Experience in Health and Safety and/or Property would be beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the East Lothian Family Support Team. Children 1st have supported children, young people, and families within East Lothian for a number of year and are well established service.

Children 1st along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise for children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported.

What kind of person will make a great Administrator for Children 1st?

• will possess excellent administrative, IT and financial skills to support the work of Children 1st
• provide a front-line reception service, as the first point of contact to external visitors and telephone callers, answering questions and responding to queries using own initiative as appropriate to ensure a relational and responsive service is provided
• ability to maintain diaries, schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments
• able to record, process and analyse data
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• thinks it’s a privilege to work for and on behalf of children and families and
• is kind and compassionate and places people at the heart of their work

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone that will support the team who are doing the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

If you have an interest in supporting the activities of a compassionate and committed staff team then we would like to hear from you. In particular, we are seeking to further enhance our diversity from the perspective of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender and disability.

Base

You will be office based within our two bases within Musselburgh MECA and Fisherrow Community Centre.

Our core hours are Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm working days are flexible.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days (pro rata) inclusive of 7 public holidays) and a contributory pension scheme. In addition, we offer further benefits ranging from a cashback health plan to a Cycle-to-work scheme.