Jobs in West Lothian

With a rich heritage spanning over 30 years, Young Enterprise Scotland has been working in partnership with schools to enhance and enrich curriculum learning with personal and employability skills.

Young Enterprise Scotland has been inspiring & equipping young people to learn, develop and reach their full potential through enterprise since 1992.

Every year they support around 15,000 young people, from all backgrounds, develop their business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills & ultimately become more employable.

The dedicated & passionate team of staff are supported by over 250 volunteers from the business community to help them to realise their vision for Scotland to be a place where all young people should be given the opportunity to have a rewarding future in work and life - no matter where

they start their journey. Young Enterprise Scotland set high standards whilst being creative in

approach. The delivery has widened and diversified across three key areas – School Programmes, Pathway Programmes and Bridge 2 Business. Whilst growing

the offering they always ensure that all activities are fit to meet their Mission whilst adhering to a guiding principle

Core Purpose of the Role:

•To facilitate and support the effective delivery of YEScotland programme’s operating within the education sector in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the business plan objectives.

•To deliver enterprise and financial education across primary, secondary and tertiary education within Forth Valley and West Lothian

•To support the College Delivery Manager to continually enhance entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across Further Education in Scotland.

•To support the Head of Schools and Scotland’s Financial Schools Project Manager

This post will be based at Link’s Bathgate office with flexibility on work location. However, Link are currently piloting a hybrid working model and so there may be opportunities for home working.

12 months fixed term contract until November 2023 to provide cover for maternity leave

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

Link is looking for an experienced Welfare Rights Officer to contribute to the provision of a high-quality welfare rights advice, advocacy and training service to both internal and external customers throughout the Link Group and to clients of partners.

Working closely with the Benefits Assistants and Housing Officers, the postholder will ensure referrals are managed and progressed and will work in collaboration with housing and money advice staff to provide tenants with budgeting support.

An overall aim of the role will be to minimise rent arrears and maximise rent collection.

About You

You will have previous experience of giving advice in relation to social security benefits and assisting with claims to benefits, experience of all aspects of social security law and will have represented customers at social security appeal tribunals.

As a qualified Welfare Rights Officer, you will come with recent and detailed knowledge of all aspects of the Social Security benefits system and welfare law. Providing information and advice on all aspects of Welfare Rights to both internal and external customers is a key part of the role, therefore you will need knowledge of and commitment to excellent customer care and equal opportunities.

A proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced advice sector role dealing with a range of duties and customers is required, therefore the postholder will need to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equality, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

• A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 35 days (inc. 6 public holidays), increasing to 40 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees

• Employer pension contributions starting at 5% and rising to 9% depending on employee contributions

• Access to a death in service benefits scheme providing 4x salary

• Enhanced company sick and familial pay entitlements

• A Healthcare cash plan for employee and dependents to support health and wellbeing and discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services

• A free and confidential employee assistance program and services for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being

• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme and much more!

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject a Basic Disclosure check.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective education and prevention, early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol, drug and tobacco services throughout West Lothian.

As part of our Psychological Therapies service we are looking to recruit a skilled worker to provide bereavement counselling and support for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one or friend.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2025, funded through the Big Lottery Community Fund and the Robertson Trust. The role will mainly involve 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

For further information about the post contact:

Fiona Brown, Psychological Services Manager on 07795200260 or fiona.brown@wldas.org

A HUB Manager is required to co-ordinate and develop the structures, management and activities of the HUB. To provide organisational management, develop healthy culture, leadership, strategic direction and financial stewardship.

Purpose of the HUB Manager role

This role provides for organisational management, strategic direction and project delivery of Polbeth Community HUB SCIO on behalf of the Board of Trustees (the Board).

You will work towards our Vision and Mission which is underpinned by our core Values:

• Vision - “For an equal and resilient Polbeth, where individuals feel a sense of belonging and ownership, and in control of their social and economic future”
• Mission - A Community Hub, where the Polbeth Community feel inspired and are encouraged to be involved. An environment that is friendly and fun, providing facilities, activities and support, giving hope and empowerment for a fulfilled life.

OUR VALUES

1. Potential - Opportunities for individuals to increase their potential via training, activities and service which will support the growth of an individual.
2. Inclusion - Welcoming diversity of background, ethnicity, skills, talents and contributions from everyone.
3. Inspire - Promoting imagination and positivity, and embracing a culture for change that strives for continuous reflection, improvement and achievement of excellence.
4. Care - Maintaining respectful relations with customers, partners, suppliers, employees and communities.
5. Poverty - Tackling poverty at a local level to reduce inequality and build a fairer and more inclusive community

Responsibilities of role

The HUB Manager will be responsible for:

• Strategic Direction
• Leadership
• Financial stewardship
• Good governance

Accountable to

Polbeth Community HUB SCIO Board of Trustees.

Polbeth Hub is an established charitable organisation delivering tailored support services to the community of Polbeth.

We are looking to recruit another part-time Development Worker, to be involved in implementing a place-based approach, delivering a high-quality service to communities and partners in a locality context, with a focus on equality and poverty elevation. Improving life chances through learning, personal development and active citizenship, empowering people to make positive changes through a capacity building approach.

You will need to have to have a flexible approach as there will be times when you will be supporting other areas of the Hub, working alongside other members of the Hub Staff to deliver other community projects and assist with general upkeep of the building.

If you are looking for a new challenge, this may be the position for you.

We value our staff very highly. Alongside competitive terms and conditions we offer numerous training and development opportunities.

Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, SSSC registration and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

This role is a fixed time appointment until December 2022 funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, extension of funding is expected beyond December 2022.

All posts are currently subject to Job Evaluation.

The Project Worker role provides an opportunity to be part of Rock Trust’s well established Supported Accommodation Project, supporting homeless and care experienced young people to develop independent living skills and transition to permanent accommodation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be responsible for:

• Building trusting relationships with young people
• Developing high quality support plans alongside young people
• Providing emotional, social and practical support to assist young people to develop independent
• living skills
• Maintaining Rock Trust properties to a high standard
• Working in a psychologically and trauma informed manner

Rock Trust has four core values: Safety, Positivity, Respect and Fairness. If you hold these values and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and move on from homelessness, then please get in touch.

About Passion4Fusion

Passion4Fusion was established in 2015 by a group of multicultural volunteers from across Edinburgh and Lothian who share the motivation and determination to create a support structure to meet the needs of the diverse ethnic minority communities especially youth and their families living in Edinburgh and West Lothian. We aim to empower and advance the equal and active participation of the diverse ethnic minorities young people and their families as well as promoting their active participation in all aspects of society.

About the post

We are recruiting a Peer Support and Mentoring Worker to join our Health for Black Africans Project. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the project aims to support participants to improve their physical and mental health.

The Peer Support and Mentoring Worker will be part of a new team, led by a Community Development Coordinator and assisted by trained volunteers to provide outreach support.

The team will provide one-to-one culturally appropriate support, group activities, ensuring people receive relevant information and help to manage their long-term health needs, and will break down barriers that prevent people from accessing mainstream services.

It is expected that the majority of this work will be delivered through assertive outreach (i.e., taking the service to the people rather than expecting people to come to the service). As such this will involve working in places frequented by Africans.

We are looking for someone who has lived experience of working with and supporting people with long-term health conditions, who can deliver direct support, use their experience to better support the people we are working with and providing peer support. You’ll also have experience of working with African people with multiple and complex health needs, be able to work well in a team and independently, and have a passion for about working with communities to improve the health and wellbeing of Africans in Edinburgh and West Lothian. If that sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer a supportive and valuing work environment with encouragement to develop personally and professionally.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. We recognise the value of our staff and this is reflected in our positive working environment. Staff benefit from family friendly policies, blended working and commitment to personal development of all staff. It is a supportive and happy working environment and you will make a positive contribution to the clients we work with.

Role

Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian are looking for a suitable experienced adviser to focus on the reduction of poverty and supporting people to have more control over their finances. The successful applicant will work with appropriate clients and with a number of partner agencies to ensure the provision of a high quality holistic and comprehensive financial inclusion and income maximisation service. The focus will be to assist people with impact of cost of living.

About the job

We are looking for a client-focused individual with experience of providing holistic financial inclusion and income maximisation advice. In this role you will use telephony and email as well as seeing clients face-to-face at first point of contact to ensure they get the advice, information and support needed. You will be required to deliver from outreach venues in West Lothian to ensure we reach clients who really need our help.

To succeed, you will need relevant experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits together with the ability to analyse the client’s overall financial position and offer early intervention advice and support.

You will have strong oral and written communication skills. We are also looking for a proven ability to work effectively and well organised. Proficiency in using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, benefit calculators, online forms and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, you will be able to work well within a team and have a willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures.

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract until 30/09/2023 (strong possibility extension beyond this date)

We are a dynamic and forward thinking organisation. We recognise the value of our staff and this is reflected in our positive working environment. Staff benefit from family friendly policies, blended working and commitment to personal development of all staff. It is a supportive and happy working environment and you will make a positive contribution to the clients we work with.

Role

This is a new and exciting project as we extend the work we do in health care settings. We are looking to recruit 2 experienced advisers to be based at St John’s Hospital Livingston.

The focus will be on the people who may be in financial crisis, the reduction of poverty and supporting clients to have more control over their finances. The successful applicants will work with appropriate clients and with a number of partner agencies including health care professionals to ensure the provision of a high quality holistic and comprehensive financial inclusion and income maximisation service.

About the job

We are looking for client-focused individuals with experience of providing holistic advice and income maximisation advice. In this role you will use telephony, email as well as seeing clients face-to-face at first point of contact to ensure they get the advice, information and support needed.

To succeed, you will need relevant experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits together with the ability to analyse the client’s overall financial position and offer early intervention advice and support.

There will be strong emphasis on team working and the ability to work effectively and closely with other agencies and health care professionals.

You will have strong oral and written communication skills. We are also looking for a proven ability to work effectively and well organised. Proficiency in using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, benefit calculators, online forms and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Are you compassionate about people? Do you know how to support someone when they need a shoulder to cry on?

If so, this role could be of interest to you.

About the project

Since 2017 Cyrenians has been running the Visitors’ Centre at HMP Addiewell. We are committed to supporting families affected by imprisonment. Our centre is open during prison visiting times and we offer families who visit Addiewell a space that is therapeutic, fun and supportive.

About the role

• You will support families who are affected by imprisonment by being their emotional and practical support when required.
• You will also make links with other local organisations in order be able to help families access additional activities and/or support.
• You will also help and support children and young people during their family bonding visits.

About you

This is a great opportunity for someone who is committed to working with families to support meaningful contact with their loved one throughout a period of imprisonment. You should be approachable, and work in a trauma informed way during each interaction with those who visit. You should be innovative in your approach to everyday working; as well being as a good communicator with strong listening skills. Sensitive to the needs of prisoner’s families, you should also be unafraid of being a bit silly when required!

How we will support you

You will be working within a small knowledgeable team who will give you a full induction to all aspects of Cyrenians HMP Addiewell visitor centre. You’ll have a supportive manager, and direct line management from a senior key worker as well as access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Our values

• Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
• Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
• Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
• Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.

Are you compassionate about people? Do you know how to support someone when they need a shoulder to cry on?

If so, this role could be of interest to you.

About the project

Since 2017 Cyrenians has been running the Visitors’ Centre at HMP Addiewell. We are committed to supporting families affected by imprisonment. Our centre is open during prison visiting times and we offer families who visit Addiewell a space that is therapeutic, fun and supportive.

About the role

You will support families who are affected by imprisonment by being their emotional and practical support when required.

You will also help and support children and young people during their family bonding visits.

About you

This is a great opportunity for someone who is committed to working with families to support meaningful contact with their loved one throughout a period of imprisonment. You should be approachable, and work in a trauma informed way during each interaction with those who visit. You should be innovative in your approach to everyday working; as well being as a good communicator with strong listening skills. Sensitive to the needs of prisoner’s families, you should also be unafraid of being a bit silly when required!

How we will support you

You will be working within a small knowledgeable team who will give you a full induction to all aspects of Cyrenians HMP Addiewell visitor centre. You’ll have a supportive manager, and be offered regular group supervision catch ups.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.

Our values

• Compassion: We believe that everyone should have the chance to change, no matter how long that might take.
• Respect: We believe in tolerance, acceptance, valuing diversity and treating each other as equals.
• Integrity: We are committed to the highest quality of work, grounded in honesty, generosity, sincerity and professionalism.
• Innovation: We are willing to take risks, challenge convention and be creative in our search for new ways of working, in particular by taking account of the environmental impact of our decisions.

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a Recovery Coordinator with Change Grow Live Assertive Outreach Service you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

Use of your own car is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

With this role you’ll be working as part of Assertive Outreach Team.

The team supports people with their or their loved ones’ drug and/or alcohol issues.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

This is what one of our Recovery Co-ordinators/people who use our service had to say, “Seeing people move in their treatment journey and seeing a zest in life coming back in their lives is so rewarding”.

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so click.