Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a different to the lives of th people in our parishes and communities.

You will strengthen St Michael’s outreach by starting and leading a Fresh Expression of Church churchofscotland.org.uk/connect/going-for-growth, and to help in the formation of the Church’s vision for Cross House in partnership with others

Would you like to join an exciting and unique service for Armed Forces veterans with a visual impairment?

Our Linburn Centre is an activity hub to support the independence of armed forces veterans with sight loss. We are looking for a Centre Officer who will enable members to maximise the benefit and enjoyment they gain from attending the Centre. They will be a key member of the staff team, assessing the needs of our members and developing ways to support their independence.

We aim to find someone with a variety of skills and abilities. You will be innovative and creative in approach and have interests you can share with our members, as well as a caring approach.

If you do not already have an SVQ3 in health and social care, we will expect you to be willing to work towards this qualification. You will have at least a year’s experience of working with older people, adults with a visual impairment or other disabilities, or service veterans. Above all you will be a team player with excellent communication skills.

The post is subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with vulnerable adults.

Would you like to join an exciting and unique service for Armed Forces veterans with a sight impairment?

The Linburn Centre is an activity hub offering a wide range of centre based and community activities to support independence and reduce isolation. We are looking for an Activity Support Worker to join our team of skilled and enthusiastic staff, working a flexible 30 hour week, Monday to Friday.

In the support worker role you will work with our members to achieve positive outcomes. This will be through implementing care and support plans and assisting members to engage in their chosen activities. We are looking for someone who can work with imagination and creativity, both individually and in group settings, enabling our members to gain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their time at the Centre.

Applicants must be committed to working with members to maximise choice and control over their lives. You will have an SVQ 2 in health and social care, or be willing to work towards this qualification. You will have at least a year’s experience of working with older people, adults with a sight impairment or other disabilities or with service veterans. Above all you will be a team player with excellent communication skills.

The post is subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with vulnerable adults.

EARS Independent Advocacy Service is an independent advocacy provider. We are re-advertising the following post (previous applicants need not apply).

This post will continue the provision of independent advocacy to older people and those diagnosed with a Stroke in West Lothian – it is funded, initially, until to March 2022.

Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian are seeking unpaid volunteer Directors to join their Board of Directors. They should reside or work in West Lothian.

Directors are expected to play a full part in the activities of the CAB West Lothian Board.

The role of the Board is to set the strategic framework for the organisation, monitor and evaluate the performance of the organisation, including financial performance; and ensure the highest standard of governance and conduct in the business of CAB WL.

The Board meets at least five times per year. In addition, Standing Committees meet a minimum of four times a year. Directors are also requested to participate in various sub committees, working groups, the Annual General meeting and ongoing training events as required.

In particular CAB West Lothian is looking for individuals who have skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Governance
• Finance
• Legal Background
• Commercial funding
• Human Resources
• Entrepreneur (leading innovation and ideas)
• Media and Marketing

The Community Development worker will assist the local community to identify and develop responses to issues which affect their lives. They will develop and facilitate effective community engagement which results in genuine community influence and contribute to responses to key policy initiatives, opportunities and locally defined issues. Whilst ensuring Polbeth Community HUB SCIO works towards its vision of eradicating poverty within the village and assisting individuals in reaching their full potential.

This is a fixed time post for 3 years from the start date of employment and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.