21 hours per week (3 days x 7 hours, Monday – Wednesday)

Salary Grade AP4, £25,027 – £27,702 per annum FTE

Starting salary £25,027 per annum, £14,498 pro rata

Location: East Lothian and Midlothian with occasional work in Edinburgh

This is a great opportunity to join CAPS’ friendly, supportive Individual Advocacy team to provide individual advocacy to adults who are affected by drugs or alcohol in East Lothian and Midlothian. This service sits alongside our adult service of Individual Advocacy for people with mental health issues.

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 use drugs or alcohol 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 6 month probationary period attached to this post. A mix of home and office working is possible but face to face working will be required.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 12 noon. Interview date Tuesday 9th May 2023.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Catherine Street on catherine@capsadvocacy.org or 07971 951 502

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