This is a new post which will play a key role in informing and influencing the development of carers’ and aligned policy areas at national and local government level. Applicants must have experience of policy development, stakeholder management and a commitment to inclusive practice.

MECOPP – Supporting Scotland’s Minority Ethnic Carers

An exciting opportunity to inform and influence the provision of public health messaging to BAME communities in Scotland. The postholder will work with Public Health Scotland, the Scottish Government and BAME communities to better understand, and respond to, the public health messaging requirements of the beneficiary community/ies. You will have demonstrable experience of community-based research and evidence based approaches to inform and influence the ongoing development of policy and practice.

This is a new post which will have lead responsibility for the development and delivery of a range of activities designed to build the capacity of existing carer services to better support BAME carers. Applicants must have experience of training, resource development and confident in creating supportive learning environments.

MECOPP – Supporting Scotland’s Minority Ethnic Carers

Seeking committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team

You will work within our existing Gypsy/Traveller support service providing specialist advice, information, advocacy and casework support to community members to address accommodation and housing related issues. Applicants should be committed to anti-discriminatory practice, have a background in rights-based work and experience of working with marginalized communities. The ability to translate evidence into policy would also be useful in this role.