We currently have vacancies for the following two posts.
Community Engagement Officer
Fixed term to 31st March 2025
Hours per week – 21.75 over 3 days
Salary – £25315 (pro rata)
Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement Officer to join our team. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in fostering positive relationships between AdvoCard and the wider community as we begin our new Digital Advocacy Project. You will be responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies to engage community organisations, health professionals and advocacy partners with the aim towards building and maintaining robust referral pathways into the project.
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health conditions and the barriers to digital communication.
- Experience of managing your own workload.
- Experience of engagement work, outreach, or related roles.
Desirable skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and build rapport.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
- Passion for making a positive impact in the community and a commitment to social change.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and advance career growth.
- 42 days holiday per year
- -Employees Assistance programme including access to 1 – 1 counselling support
Advocacy Worker (PSU)
Fixed term to 31st March 2025
Hours per week – 18 over 3 days
Salary 25315 (pro rata)
Overview
As an advocacy worker with our PSU advocacy service, you will support people who identify as having problematic substance use to make supported decisions; by supporting them to have their voice hear, providing help to articulating their needs and providing them with information on their rights in relation to their recovery treatment
Essential
- Knowledge of and/or experience of working in the recovery sector in Edinburgh
- Knowledge of stigma and the barriers that stigma can cause to individuals seeking treatment.
Desirable Skills
- Lived experience of problematic substance use
- Knowledge of mental health conditions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
- Passion for making a positive impact in the community and a commitment to social change.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and advance career growth.
- 42 days holiday per year
- -Employees Assistance programme including access to 1 – 1 counselling support
Application Process:
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position to arlene@advocard.org.uk.
Closing date 12pm Monday 29th April
Interviews will take place in person at 4 Duncan Place Leith EH6 8HN on 2nd and 3rd of May.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require additional support with the application process, please contact arlene@advocard.org.uk to discuss how we can help.
