WLSEN is launching an exciting new project, providing innovative way to help people living in West Lothian who are struggling with their mental health.

We are recruiting a new key post of Mental Health Co-ordinator to take the project forward in partnership with a network of local third sector partners. Through working in collaboration and taking a preventative approach, together we will provide early intervention support and promote mental wellbeing and resilience.

This new key post holder will support the development of robust referral processes, enabling people to access the right support and services for them at the right time.

This project is a chance for the right candidate to take forward a ground breaking, ambitious project to shape the future of mental health services in West Lothian and importantly make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of people living in West Lothian.

Want to make a difference in West Lothian?

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Team and help social enterprises thrive in West Lothian. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Membership Co-ordinator who can reach out to WLSEN members and help build a green recovery and support growth going forward.

About You

The Co-ordinator will facilitate peer support, shared knowledge and resources, and promote market development. We are looking for a Co-ordinator who is an excellent communicator, and an externally engaging person. The Co-ordinator will be experienced in building strong stakeholder relationships through communications and engagement including social media, digital applications, newsletters, events, online activities etc.

This is an ideal role for a self-starter who can develop impactful relationships with members, funders and stakeholders. We are excited about appointing a dynamic team member who can amplify our voice and collaborate with others to make a real difference, delivering positive outcomes for people and planet.

Accountable to: Network Manager

Introduction & Background:

West Lothian Social Enterprise Network (WLSEN) is a membership organisation that aims to support and develop social enterprises in the area. WLSEN offers peer support, resource sharing, market development, promotion of local social enterprise and a focal point for issues specific to social enterprises in West Lothian.

The Network has been operating for over 7 years, is a registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee and is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. It is currently contracted to deliver support to social enterprises in the area by West Lothian Council and on behalf of Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL), it delivers the social enterprise support element of the local Third Sector Interface contract.

WLSEN has a good profile with local strategic partners and now boasts a membership of 66 social enterprises across West Lothian.

As the Network manager you will support the network to achieve its strategic objectives:

• Help social enterprises become more sustainable in relation to their triple bottom-line socially, economically and environmentally

• Raise awareness of social enterprise in West Lothian and increase understanding of the added value social enterprises bring

• Help increase the visibility of social enterprises in West Lothian locally and nationally.

• Work positively at a local and national level, engaging with partners such as West Lothian Council and Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian

• Contribute to the wider economic, social and cultural agenda and debates in West Lothian

• Foster a culture of mutual support and co-operation amongst social enterprises and inform members of issues, developments and opportunities.

• Foster growth within the sector including taking initiatives that will increase trading activity, innovation and business development.

• Represent members at a local and national level