NEW POSTS! - Children & Young People’s Individual Advocacy Workers

Eating Disorders worker - 28 hours per week

Eating Disorders/Children’s Hearings worker – 32 hours per week

These two new posts will expand and strengthen CAPS’ Children and Young People’s small friendly team. One post will provide individual advocacy to children and young people in Lothian who are experiencing Eating Disorders, in the community and in hospital. The other will also work with children and young people aged 5 - 18 going through the Children’s Hearings system, in a joint post. See the Job Descriptions for full details.

The focus of the work is the provision of independent advocacy to support children and young people to express their views and wishes and have a stronger voice in issues affecting them. Experience of working with children and young people is required as well as proven skills in communicating with them. Advocacy training will be provided.

This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated work with children.

There will be a 6-month probationary period attached to this post. A mix of home and office working is possible.

We are looking for a Communications Lead to join our team! Could this be you?

Do you have a strong background in communications and marketing? Do you have an eye for a good story and know how to convey messages in a clear and concise way?

We are looking for someone to take a lead role helping to raise awareness and interest in flexible and new ways of working, as well as promoting the services of Flexibility Works. We are looking for someone who is not only a creative and proficient communicator, but also someone who enjoys a high degree of autonomy, who make things happen and takes pride in getting things done to a high standard.

This role is quite broad, so if you don’t meet all of the criteria, but are interested, please do talk to us.

Location: The role will predominantly be based at home with some travel each month to Glasgow for activities such as: induction and training, team meetings, 1-2-1s, as well as some work on site with clients.

For more details on the role, please download the Job Description below.

This maternity cover post is a great opportunity to join CAPS’ friendly, supportive Individual Advocacy team to provide individual advocacy to adults with mental health issues in East Lothian and Midlothian. CAPS also provides advocacy to people who use drugs or alcohol in these areas.

The focus of the work is the provision of independent advocacy – making sure that people’s views and wishes are heard. You will make sure people are informed about their options and their rights and assist people with mental health issues to redress power imbalances in their lives. Advocacy is very rewarding work that makes a real difference. Full training will be provided.

This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. There will be a 4 month probationary period attached to this post. A mix of home and office working is possible.

This post is fixed term for 12 months initially to cover maternity leave and may continue thereafter subject to funding constraints.