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Job opportunity at Pilton Community Health Project

Community Development Worker – Living in Harmony

14hrs/week
£23 934 pro rata
plus 6% pension contribution

Fixed term contract until the end of June 2020

We are seeking a candidate with a good understanding and experience of community development approaches to join our friendly and successful team.  Knowledge of issues facing ethnic minority groups and experience of participatory action research are essential.

For more information call 0131 551 1671 email:  admin@pchp.org.uk

This post will also be advertised on www.goodmoves.org.uk  

Closing date:  12 noon, Monday 20 November
Interviews:   Week beginning 27 November

The starting date for this post is the week commencing the 8 January 2018.

We are committed to equal opportunities.

Pilton Community Health Project is a registered Scottish charity No SC018460 and a company limited by guarantee No SC339435

 

 

Neil Lindsay: funeral service arrangements

Neil’s family have confirmed that former local councillor Neil Lindsay’s funeral will be held at Warriston on Thursday (9th November) at 1.00 pm.

The service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Thursday, November 9, at 1 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, as donations may be given after the service, in aid of Drumbrae Care Home Welfare Fund.

ELREC wins first ever Climate Challenge Fund Award

National awards ceremony recognises ELREC’s efforts to tackle climate change

Community-led organisations from across Scotland gathered in Edinburgh on Wednesday to celebrate the first ever Climate Challenge Fund Awards, organised by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful on behalf of the Scottish Government. The ceremony, which took place at Dynamic Earth, recognised the work undertaken by groups supported by the Fund that have taken local action to tackle climate change – including the efforts of Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council’s (ELREC’s) Communities for Conservation project. Continue reading ELREC wins first ever Climate Challenge Fund Award

Mad, Bad, Invisible: “a story that desperately needs to be told”

Play spotlights the integration of health and social care

Student nurses are to perform a play about one woman’s experience of falling through cracks in care to highlight the importance of health and social care integration. Mad, Bad, Invisible tells the story of Anne, a young woman living through a mental health crisis, as she tries – and fails – to get the help she needs from a range of services.  Continue reading Mad, Bad, Invisible: “a story that desperately needs to be told”

Edinburgh lights up red for Poppyscotland

Landmarks across Edinburgh are joining a host of Scotland’s most famous buildings, structures and sculptures, in lighting up Poppy red to raise awareness for the annual fundraising campaign run by Poppyscotland. Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, The Balmoral clock tower, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Airport control tower, EICC and Scottish Government buildings Victoria Quay and St Andrews House, will turn the capital red in a powerful and visual show of support for the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Continue reading Edinburgh lights up red for Poppyscotland

City council sets up homelessness taskforce

New group aims to end use of B & B accommodation

The city council has created a new homelessness task force to investigate the growing problem in the city. Chaired by the ‘Homelessness Champion’, Councillor Kate Campbell, the task force will review the use of bed and breakfast accommodation and explore alternatives that could better meet the needs of individuals and families, with an aim to end the use of bed and breakfast accommodation. Continue reading City council sets up homelessness taskforce

Fire chief condemns attacks on firefighters

Attacks on firefighters who are working hard to protect communities during Bonfire season will not be tolerated, says a top fire chief. Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) Lewis Ramsay hit out after crews were last year targeted by missiles and fireworks in the course of their duties. Continue reading Fire chief condemns attacks on firefighters