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PEP: Become a Volunteer Trustee

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

PEP is overseen by a Board of Trustees who have overall responsibility and accountability for the Project. They set and maintain PEP’s vision, mission and values; support strategic development of services, establish and monitor policies, monitor employment procedures alongside the Manager, support the Manager and ensure good governance.

About Pilton Equalities Project:

Aims to enhance the quality of life for older people in North Edinburgh by continuing to develop services that measurably reduce isolation and which enable people and other vulnerable and isolated adults to actively participate in community life.

Experience Required:

Good independent judgement, ability to think creatively, willingness to speak your mind, an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the charity.

Training Details:

PEP, 3 West Pilton Park, Edinburgh, EH4 4EL . Training will be given on commencement of volunteering as a Trustee.

Location/Travel Details:

Board meet once a month for 2 hours, normally meetings are held in the PEP Office.

Accessibility Details:

Named Contact for Volunteer. Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Contact Details:

Diane.palmer@pepscot.org
Hello@pepscot.org
0131 315 4466
3 West Pilton Park
Edinburgh
EH4 4EL

PEP seeks Trustees

BECOME A VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE AT PILTON EQUALITIES PROJECT

 Make a difference in your local community:

PEP is overseen by a Board of Trustees who have overall responsibility and ac-countability for the Project. They set and maintain PEP’s vision, mission and values; support strategic development of services, establish and monitor policies, monitor employment procedures alongside the Manager, support the Manager and ensure good governance.

About Pilton Equalities Project:

Aims to enhance the quality of life for older people in North Edinburgh by continuing to develop services that measurably reduce isolation and which enable people and other vulnerable and isolated adults to actively participate in community life.

Experience Required:

Good independent judgement, ability to think creatively, willingness to speak your mind, an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the charity.

Training Details:

PEP, 3 West Pilton Park, Edinburgh, EH4 4EL . Training will be given on commencement of volunteering.

Location/Travel Details:

Board meet once a month for 2 hours, normally meetings are held in the PEP Office.

Expenses:

Public transport and out of pocket expenses paid.

Accessibility Details:

Named Contact for Volunteer. Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Contact:

Diane.palmer@pepscot.org  

Hello@pepscot.org or tel. 0131 315 4466

Website www.pepscot.org

Facebook: Piltonequalitiesproject

Vacancies at Pilton Equalities Project

CURRENT VACANCIES

2 Part time Minibus Drivers

  • Part time
  • £18,200 pro-rata
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 10th June 2022.

The Pilton Equalities Project is a voluntary organisation based in North Edinburgh since 1989, providing a range of services to older and other vulnerable adults.

We are looking for a part-time driver who holds a D1 category license and who is over 25 years old (for insurance purposes).

Must be physically fit as there will be moving and handling involved.

Hours to be agreed, but flexible working is a requirement as holiday cover will be required.

The main duties include transporting groups to venues in and around Edinburgh, picking up surplus food donations, maintenance checks, bus washing etc.

Experience of working with the elderly and disabled is essential. Knowledge of driving minibuses and operating wheelchair restraints is desirable but full training can be given.

Find out more

Mental Health Support Worker

  • Part time
  • £25,404 pro-rata
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 10th June 2022

PEP are seeking to employ a skilled Mental Health Support Worker to develop two new wellbeing groups in North Edinburgh for older people aged 65+.

The purpose of these groups will be to support older people whose wellbeing has been negatively affected by the pandemic.

This will include, but not be limited to, older people who have experienced bereavement, social isolation or mental health issues.

Find out more

Mental Health Worker

  • Part time
  • £26,166 pro-rata
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 10th June 2022

PEP are seeking to employ a skilled Mental Health Worker to be responsible for the daily running and further development of PEP’s Mental Health Service.

The purpose will be to support older and other vulnerable adults, whose wellbeing has been negatively affected by the pandemic.

This will include, but not be limited to, older and other vulnerable people who have experienced bereavement, social isolation or mental health issues.

Find out more

Pilton Equalities Project

 Charity registered in Scotland SC010108

To enhance the quality of life for older and other vulnerable adults in North Edinburgh by continuing to develop services that enable active community participation, which encourage independence and which measurably reduce isolation.

PEP: Mandy Hosey

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our friend and colleague Mandy Hosey, aged 54.

Mandy worked at PEP for 15 years delivering our mental health services. Many people in the area will have known Mandy and valued the support that she gave to everyone that she worked with.

Mandy was a valued member of the team at PEP, and we will all miss her very much.

Mandy is survived by her children Oran and Eva to whom we give our sincere condolences

Helen Tait, Pilton Equalities Project

Get Active! NEAT community events to enjoy this weekend

North Edinburgh Active Travel Network are hosting a number of events this weekend to promote active travel.

See poster for more information – we hope you find an activity to take part in.

North Edinburgh Arts are hosting a Dr Bike Session on Saturday either in MacMillan Square or in the Shed if the weather is poor.

We hope to see you at one of these events!

PEP rises to the COVID challenge

Pilton Equalities Project (PEP) is a member of The Edinburgh Community Transport Operators Group (ECTOG).

With the support of EVOC, ECTOG has put together a report on the services we have all provided during the COVID pandemic.

You can read the report here (or see below):

https://www.evoc.org.uk/…/2021/03/ECTOG-Report-FINAL1.pdf

Here at PEP, we’ve been active in the North West Edinburgh area, serving the community right from the start of the pandemic. You can see what we’ve been up to in the image above.

Well done, everyone!

PEP in the front line to support vaccination programme

Since January this year, Pilton Equalities Project (PEP) have been using our minibuses to deliver PPE to vaccination centres.

Last week PEP took on an important new role – transporting nurses to administer the vaccine to homebound individuals. We will continue working with the NHS over the coming months to ensure hundreds of vulnerable people are vaccinated against COVID-19.

The City of Edinburgh Council have also been working with us to coordinate the transportation of nurses. We’re really proud of this role.

Thank you and well done to all of our drivers and to our community transport partners at ECTOG who are also providing this valuable service across the city.

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