Investing in Communities Vacancy
Job title: Investing in Communities Lead
Closing date: Monday, 29th April 2024, 5 pm
Hours per week: 35
Type of contract: Post is funded to 31 March 2026. Continuation is subject to continued funding.
Salary: £34,000 plus employer pension contribution
About the job:
Investing in Communities is a Scottish Government funded joint initiative of Midlothian Voluntary Action, Volunteer Midlothian and Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of people in the Central Dalkeith and Woodburn areas through information, advice, learning and practical action.
The postholder is responsible for collaborating with partner organisations to develop, deliver and evaluate actions to achieve project aims. In particular, this includes advice and information provision for those in or at risk of financial hardship and building skills and knowledge of local people so they can make informed life and financial decisions.
Up to date understanding of Scottish and UK benefits system and experience of providing advice and information (paid or unpaid) to people experiencing disadvantage are essential. Postholder must hold City and Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness Award, or be willing to work towards this as part of the role.
How to apply:
Further information and an application can be downloaded from the links below (in PDF) or via the CAS website here (in Word format.)
Please return your completed application form (preferably via e-mail) by 5pm on the closing date of Monday, 29th April 2024 to: julie.podet@dalkeithcab.org.uk
If returning by post, please mark envelope ‘Private & Confidential - Job Application’ and send to: Julie Podet, Bureau Manager, Dalkeith & District CAB, 2-8 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith EH22 1HA
If you have any queries regarding the post or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Podet for further information using the above email address.
You can download materials in the Application Pack as PDF documents below.
