* On site: The administrative base is in Dalkeith. Travel throughout Midlothian including operating from other venues will be required.
* Closing date: 27th January 2025
* Advertised from: 10th January 2025
* 17.5 hours per week.
* 26 days annual leave + 10 public holidays pro rata, to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the service.
Role
Special conditions:
* Contract until March 2026 (continuation dependent on MYPAS securing further funding).
* The post may involve evening and occasional weekend working.
* You must be able to travel across Midlothian.
MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status based in Dalkeith, Midlothian. MYPAS promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian and Midlothian and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health and substance use.
The postholder will be responsible for providing Family Counselling with young people aged 12-18 and their families within a holistic service.
Qualified to Diploma level (or equivalent) in a counselling therapeutic discipline, a member of a recognised professional body (BACP/COSCA/UKCP/NCS/BPS/AFT) and have experience of working both with young people and families, you will also be committed to delivering a service according to best practice and within community settings.
The postholder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and work effectively with other agencies in partnership settings. Contributing to the wider MYPAS service, the postholder will ensure that young people are worked with using a holistic approach through effectively linking the work of the Therapies team with other areas of MYPAS’ work as well as that of partner organisations.
This post may require evening and occasional weekend work.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday the 27th January 2025.
Please note that we only contact successful candidates.
For an application pack please download the documents below.
MYPAS promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian and Midlothian and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health, substance use, and LGBT+ support.
The postholder will also develop and promote further therapeutic work both within and outside MYPAS.
Experience essential: See job description for full details.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
It is essential that the Finance and Administration Manager:
* Has some financial experience.
* Is able to work effectively on their own.
* Is able to work effectively as part of a small, geographically dispersed staff team, and with trustees.
* Is able to work effectively and sensitively with staff in partner organisations overseas.
* Takes pride in the quality of the work they produce.
* Is numerate and accurate, with experience of collaborative working.
* Understands the importance of meeting deadlines and of compliance with Board and statutory requirements.
* Knows when to ask for help.
* Is committed to Firefly, its mission, its partners, and the children and young people it helps.
It is desirable that the postholder:
* Has experience of Xero or another widely used accounts package such as Quickbooks or Sage. Training in Xero will be given.
* Has experience of using a CRM for the input and management of data. Training in Donorfy will be given.
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