Local Area Coordinator (Midlothian)

About The Role

Local Area Coordinators (LAC) - Midlothian

Part time - 22 hours per week

Salary - £17,818 per annum (£28,346.82 FTE)

This is a temporary post until March 2027 with possible extension

Local Area Coordinators (LAC) build connections, nurture inclusive and self-supporting communities, and support system change and transformation of public services.

Local Area Coordination is an exciting approach that supports people to build and pursue their vision for a good life, and stay strong and resilient. This results in services which are more personal, local, flexible and accountable.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable are looking for a new Local Area Coordinator based in Midlothian. We are looking for someone who is:

• an excellent communicator and advocator for the human rights of individuals and families
• has awareness of the local community and the services on offer there, and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.

Please have a look on the Midlothian LAC page of the ENABLE website for more information on the services the team currently delivery: Enable Communities | Local area coordination | Enable

About You

If you have a passion for improving the lives of all citizens and have the right values, we want to hear from you. We are an organisation based on strong core values and beliefs Enable | Vision, mission and values | Enable

Local Area Co-ordination is a preventative, asset-based approach to supporting people to connect to their communities and build meaningful lives. The aim of the service is to provide accurate information; build communities that are more inclusive by supporting local people, families, groups and organisations; build individual and collective capacity and enhance lives and communities as a result. The work of the LAC team is underpinned by the core values, principles and practice of inclusion. At the heart of this is the right of disabled people and their families to participate in all aspects of community, private, public and social life.

As a Local Area Coordinator you will:

• Work creatively to help connect people to social networks, community networks and facilities across all spheres of life.
• Be innovative in how you support organisations, individuals and families to challenge and address inequality and social exclusion.
• Use your excellent communication skills to work with disabled people and their families, public service partners, and community groups and organisations.
• Work flexibly across organisational and professional boundaries

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply