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Job vacancies 25 October 2024

Every week we compile a list of publically-advertised jobs available in East Lothian - to help jobseekers find local positions. We are not involved in the hiring process and are not responsible for the role or the recruiting company.

As the largest employer in the county, East Lothian Council has positions available at all levels and with part time, term time only and flexible roles find out more and browse jobs.

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Care Professional, East Lothian

  • Company: Home Instead
  • Hours: Full-time & Part-time (16 or 30 hour contracts)
  • Salary: £12.50 per hour plus 35p mileage contributions

Home care is any type of care that takes place in a person’s home, instead of a hospital, assisted living facility, or care/nursing home.  At Home Instead, we offer an important service that supports individuals who need a helping hand with daily activities, but do not want to (or are not yet ready to) move into a care home.

Care at Home and Live-in Care in East and Midlothian.  We are proud to serve East and Midlothian with professional quality home care and live-in Care.

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Digital Services Modern Apprenticeship, Haddington

  • Company: East Lothian Housing Association
  • Hours: Full-time (35 hours) 18 month contract
  • Salary: £6.40 - £11.44 per hour (depending on age)

East Lothian Housing Association is a growing organisation that builds and manages a range of properties to meet a variety of needs in East Lothian.  We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join us and provide support to our Digital Services Officer.  With the Housing Team, they will also help ensure excellent service delivery to our customers. 

The successful candidate will have good communication and organisation skills, and must be confident in using Microsoft Applications, including Word and Excel. They must also possess 5 National 5’s, including English.  The postholder will also be required to complete the Modern Apprenticeship in Digital Applications as SCQF Level 6.

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Trainee Caseworker, East Lothian/Hybrid Role

  • Company: Citizens Advice Bureau
  • Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
  • Salary: £26,000
  • Closing Date: Tuesday 29 October (noon)

The Trainee Caseworker will provide advice and information (money advice and benefits) service to people in East Lothian.  Full training will be given.  The post will necessitate travel throughout East Lothian.  There will be a balance of home working and being office based. 

Requirements:

  • Experience (or training to be given) in casework and/or welfare benefit assessment and money advice services.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and eligibility criteria for welfare benefits.
  • In-depth knowledge of debt advice and experience in assessing clients' income and expenditure.
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information clearly to clients.
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, manage a high workload, and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
  • Empathy and patience in dealing with clients who may be vulnerable or in distress.

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Store Assistant, Haddington

  • Company: Toolstation, Haddington
  • Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)
  • Salary: £11.60 per hour

You'll be the face of Toolstation, making a fantastic first impression, building long-lasting relationships and going above and beyond to make our customers happy. This isn’t your average retail role. It’s much more than just a store job. Of course, you’ll serve customers, but you’ll also be checking deliveries, picking items from the warehouse and stocking shelves. And it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. But if you take real pride in what you do, our customers will notice and love us all the more for it.

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Apprentice Paint Sprayer, Knowes, Dunbar

  • Company: CBC Autobody
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Salary: From £6.50 per hour

CBC Autobody is looking for an Apprentice Paint Sprayer this would be someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills, with on the job training provided.  CBC Autobody is a fast growing and exciting bodyshop carrying out a high standard of work on vehicles both vintage and modern vehicles and parts.

With a keen eye for detail and a hands-on approach, the day-to-day job role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Wet spraying
  • Masking
  • Job and paint preparation
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Maintaining a tidy workspace
  • Paint mixing and adjustment

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Post Office Clerk, North Berwick

  • Company: North Berwick Post Office
  • Hours: Part-time
  • Salary: From £11.50 per hour

We are currently looking for an individual, with strong banking and money handling skills. A confident nature, with a positive outlook will ensure you can deal with a diverse customer base keeping them informed of the latest products and services available from the Post Office.

It is important to complete all transactions in an accurate and timely manner, whilst demonstrating excellent product knowledge to customers. Good accuracy and attention to detail will ensure you can be a successful counter clerk. Previous experience of working in a Post Office, or bank or of cash handling and customer service would be helpful.

As a valued member of our Post Office team you will receive full counter training, plus ongoing support.

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