West Lothian Youth Action Project, in partnership with Almond Housing Association, is currently recruiting for a Community Environment Champion to drive forward phase two of the ‘Growing Together Project’ in Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian.

Funding has been secured through the Scottish Government Investing in Communities Fund to continue the development of Growing Together: initially a Community Growing Project to support the Craigshill community to proactively tackle food poverty in a dignified and holistic way. This continues to remain a focus of the work however, this post will allow the right candidate an exciting opportunity to expand the project, engaging community members and partner agencies to make a difference to their lives and their community.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual who is experienced in community capacity building, passionate about engaging local people and keen to provide much needed support to the development of the community. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team, with practical experience of community based, hands on work or similar environment. Self-motivated, empathetic, and with strong communication and training skills you will initially be employed until end of March 2026

West Lothian Youth Action Project, in partnership with Almond Housing Association, is currently recruiting for a Community Gardener, as part of a small team to drive forward phase two of the ‘Growing Together Project’ in Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian.

Funding has been secured through the Scottish Government Investing in Communities Fund to continue the development of Growing Together: initially a Community Growing Project to support the Craigshill community to proactively tackle food poverty in a dignified and holistic way. This continues to remain a key focus of the work, this post will allow the right candidate an exciting opportunity to expand the project, inspiring and engaging community members and volunteers to build on the amazing work that has already been created.

We are currently seeking a gardener who is experienced in community growing, passionate about engaging local people and keen to provide much needed support to the development of our community gardens and community spaces. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team, with practical experience of community based, hands on work in a similar environment. Self-motivated, empathetic, and with strong communication and training skills you will initially be employed until end of March 2025

Purpose of the Post

The post offers an excellent opportunity to join a well - established, committed team, offering a diverse range of youth and community-based programmes throughout West Lothian.

The duties expected will be to:-

• Effectively manage sales and purchase ledgers, journals, accruals,prepayments and other accounting functions using Sage accounting systems or similar package.
• Produce monthly management accounts, budget analysis and cash flow projections.
• Preparation of annual independent examination/audit.
• Participation in team meetings and appropriate training.

Any other reasonable administrative duties as requested by the Project Director or Board of Trustees.

Working Environment

The job predominantly involves working within a self – contained office in Craigshill, Livingston (Some home based work may be negotiated).

Mental agility will be required to deal with a number of administrative tasks, some of these will be time sensitive, requiring the ability to prioritise workload, be self- motivating and be able to concentrate in a busy working environment.

Person Specification

Excellent financial, administrative, and organisational skills with a proven ability to carry out tasks and using personal initiative.

High level of competence in the use of computers and systems, e.g., Use of Sage, Microsoft office and database packages.

West Lothian Youth Action Project (WLYAP) is an established West Lothian wide, Youth and Community based third sector organisation, with a reputation for positively engaging young people aged 10 -25 years, who are isolated from mainstream youth services. Our methods of approach are varied to maximise engagement. We recognise that every young person and family situation is unique to them, therefore one box does not fit all. These different approaches are evident through our provision of detached youth work, early intervention, groupwork programmes, befriending, practical and life skills training, music tuition, cooking workshops and community based environmental opportunities.

As part of a collaborative with West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service and Circle, we are seeking to recruit two full time Youth Worker posts with a specific remit to provide an innovative approach to addressing the issue of substance use with young people and their families.

This will be a full - time post on an initial fixed term 3-year contract (potential for 5 years).

These specialist Youth Workers will work alongside our partners in the Collaborative, delivering a responsive service including 1-1 interventions, groupwork programmes, Early Intervention and Prevention sessions in education and residential establishments across West Lothian. An innovative approach, utilising a wide range of creative skills is required for these posts. The work will primarily be focused with young people; however, the Whole Family Approach is embedded in our partnership ethos.

The Youth Workers will work in a variety of settings as part of the Collaborative and will work alongside the Youth Action Project staff team. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

West Lothian Youth Action Project has secured funding through Scottish Government and West Lothian Council to create this new post.

The Youth Action Project require to increase our bank of part time youth workers, to directly deliver street work/detached youth work services or group work programmes for young people in West Lothian. The work will focus on the prevention and intervention services for young people at risk or requiring support to improve their current life circumstances.

Our current requirements are primarily evening sessions.

West Lothian Youth Action Project has secured funding through Scottish Government and West Lothian Council to create this new post.

We are looking for a competent, physically fit and hardworking Practical Skills Worker who has a track record of landscaping, gardening, joinery and/or practical trades experience.

The post holder will work as part of a small team, supporting young people to learn and develop practical outdoor and maintenance skills which will assist them to gain employment and improve life skills.

West Lothian Youth Action Project has secured funding through Scottish Government and West Lothian Council to create this new post.

Purpose:

• To develop a mental health support service for young people and families.
• To assist with the co-ordination of referrals from the Wellbeing Recovery Group.
• To provide support for young people and families who are experiencing poor mental health or complex family relationships, through the delivery of targeted interventions.