We are currently recruiting for three roles at Carers of East Lothian. We are a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, recently gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have recently secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, as well as being Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer.
Admin and Finance Assistant
- Part time
- £24,590 – £25,382 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Haddington
- Closing 3rd April 2026
- 18 hours per week (3 days/week (9.30am – 4.00pm)
- Very flexible working and 6% matched pension.
Main responsibilities of this role:
- Welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries by phone, email and in person
- Managing referrals, correspondence, messages and office information
- Maintaining accurate client records and supporting updates to our database
- Booking carer clinic appointments (including Power of Attorney and Legal Advice sessions)
- Producing welcome letters and information packs
- Providing support for events, workshops and the Available Carer Support Worker (ACSW) rota
- Assisting with day to day finance administration and processing approved grants
- Supporting staff, volunteers and the Board when required
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, data protection and CoEL policies
For more information and for how to apply, please follow the link below to the advertisement on Goodmoves:
Admin & Finance Assistant with Carers of East Lothian – Goodmoves
Carer Support and Caseload Manager
- Part time
- £34,640 – £36,270 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Haddington
- Closing 3rd April 2026
- 28 hours/week
- Very flexible working and 6% matched pension.
Main responsibilities of this role:
- Lead and supervise Carer Support Workers and the Welfare Rights Coordinator.
- Support staff to manage caseloads effectively and provide guidance on complex cases.
- Triage new referrals and prioritise carers most in need.
- Allocate caseloads and monitor workload across the team.
- Support staff development through training, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and audit case files to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards.
- Implement quality assurance processes and address gaps in service delivery.
- Ensure adherence to organisational policies and best practice guidelines.
- Represent carers’ needs in local and national forums.
- Track team performance against KPIs and service targets.
- Produce reports on caseload management, service outcomes, and team effectiveness.
- Identify trends and recommend service improvements.
- Ensure staff follow HR policies and organisational guidelines.
- Build strong relationships with health, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
- Represent the organisation at meetings and advocate for carers.
- Contribute to service improvement projects and strategic planning.
- Work closely with the Innovation & Improvement Manager to promote best practice.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording for monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection.
- Follow CoEL policies including safeguarding and lone working.
- Participate in staff meetings and organisational development activities.
For more information and for how to apply, please follow the link below to the advertisement on Goodmoves:
Carer Support and Caseload Manager with Carers of East Lothian – Goodmoves
Member of the Board of Trustees (unpaid role)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: East Lothian
- Closing 24th April 2026
Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers and making a lasting difference in your community?
Would you like to use your skills, insight and experience to help a local charity grow, strengthen and thrive?
Join our Board and help shape the next chapter of our journey — your experience, insight and passion could make a real difference.
For more information and for how to apply, please follow the link below to the advertisement on Goodmoves:
Trustee with Carers of East Lothian – Goodmoves
If you have any questions about any of these roles, please contact: centre@coel.org.uk