2 Contract, Social Services / Housing jobs in Dalkeith, Midlothian

Individual Advocacy Worker (Mental Health and LGBTQIA+)

23.75 hours per week (part time over a minimum of 3 days).

12 months fixed term post (maternity cover and pilot project)

Salary Grade AP4: £25,778 – £28,533 p.a. FTE (£ 16.889 pro rata)

Location: East Lothian and Midlothian with LGBTQIA+ work in Edinburgh

This is a great opportunity to join CAPS’ friendly, supportive Individual Advocacy team to provide Individual Advocacy to adults in East Lothian and Midlothian who are experiencing mental health issues. This post will also pilot Individual Advocacy to the LGBTQIA+ community in Edinburgh – an extension to our current work in East Lothian and Midlothian. CAPS also provides an adult Individual Advocacy service for people who are affected by drugs or alcohol in Midlothian and East Lothian.

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 who have mental health issues to redress power imbalances in their lives and in their interactions with services. Individual 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 but face to face working with people is essential.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 22 May 2025 at 12 noon. Provisional interview date Wednesday 11 June 2025.

CAPS Independent Advocacy is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Scottish Charity Number: SC021772