RUTS are a leading provider of vocational training of the highest quality to young people aged 15 to 25 across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

We are currently recruiting for a youth trainer to deliver a combination of programmes which focus on personal development across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

RUTS use a variety of innovative programmes themed around motorbikes, bicycles and boxing to engage with and inspire young people to recognise and reach their full potential.

If you have a “can do” attitude and are passionate about supporting young people, then we want to hear from you.

MELD is a community based substance misuse agency serving Midlothian and East Lothian.

MELD is recruiting a Senior Support Worker in East Lothian. The successful candidate will have a lived experience of substance issues (drugs or alcohol) and be at least 1 year free from problematic substance misuse. The successful candidate will join a team offering both one to one, groupwork and motivational support to those affected by substance misuse issues at various locations across East Lothian. The MELD Peer Support Workers will also have an understanding of substance misuse and related services, the ability to work in a flexible manner and adhere to a recovery and harm reduction approach.

This position will require certain qualification and experiences.

MELD is a community based substance misuse agency serving Midlothian and East Lothian.

MELD is recruiting 2 x East Lothian GP Outreach Peer Support Workers in East Lothian. The successful candidates will have a lived experience of substance issues (drugs or alcohol) and be at least 1 year free from problematic substance misuse. The successful candidates will join a team offering both one to one, groupwork and motivational support to those affected by substance misuse issues at various locations across East Lothian. The MELD Peer Support Workers will also have an understanding of substance misuse and related services, the ability to work in a flexible manner and adhere to a recovery and harm reduction approach.

These positions will require certain qualification and experiences.

MELD is a community based substance misuse agency serving Midlothian and East Lothian.

MELD is recruiting an East Lothian Recovery Hub Peer Support Worker in East Lothian. The successful candidate will have a lived experience of substance issues (drugs or alcohol) and be at least 1 year free from problematic substance misuse. The successful candidate will join a team offering both one to one, groupwork and motivational support to those affected by substance misuse issues at various locations across East Lothian. The MELD Peer Support Worker will also have an understanding of substance misuse and related services, the ability to work in a flexible manner and adhere to a recovery and harm reduction approach.

This position will require certain qualification and experiences.

LASC Childcare Services is a successful childcare social enterprise based in the growing town of Loanhead, Midlothian. In addition to our thriving nursery and cluster of After School/Out of School Clubs, we have more recently taken on ownership and management of The Link: a multi-purpose community centre which contains a café, soft play, multi-use rooms, a recording studio and practice room, and a community garden. We are in the process of refurbishing, extending and re-invigorating The Link. The Link houses our after school, weekend and holiday childcare service for Loanhead. However, during the times when it is not used for childcare, it is open to the public for a range of classes, groups, workshops, functions and other activities.

We are very fortunate to have been awarded Lottery funding for a period of five years, to subsidize this vital core management role at The Link. The Community Link Manager will bring a social entrepreneurial vision to our centre, engaging with customers and volunteers, and helping us ensure that The Link can be a vibrant, inclusive, exciting and sustainable community hub for years into the future. If you are passionate about social enterprise and community, and can combine outstanding people skills with a head for business, then you are the person we are looking for duties and expectations please attached job spec.

Term of Employment: Fixed until March 2022 in the first instance (first 6 months on a probationary basis), with likelihood of extension. The post is fully funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until March 2022, with a further two years of funding on a decreasing basis until March 2024. It is anticipated that there will be sufficient income generation to sustain the post until 2024 and thereafter.

Location: The Link, 5 Mayburn Walk Loanhead, Midlothian EH20 9HG