We are currently recruiting for a Respitality Worker at Carers of East Lothian. The Respitality Worker will develop and deliver Respitality as part of Carers of East Lothian’s short breaks offer, helping unpaid carers take valuable time away from their caring responsibilities. Respitality combining “respite” and “hospitality” is a national scheme coordinated by Shared Care Scotland that connects carers with free breaks donated by hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, from overnight stays and afternoon teas to event tickets and wellbeing activities. The postholder will bring the scheme to life locally by building strong relationships with businesses, securing suitable donations and working with carers to match breaks to their circumstances and preferences. This is an exciting, people-focused role requiring creativity, persistence and excellent communication, with the opportunity to make a practical difference by helping carers rest, recharge and feel recognised and valued.
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 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.
Respitality Worker
- Part time
- £28,376 pro-rata
- Hybrid: East Lothian
- Closing 27th September 2026
- 24 hours per week
- Very flexible working and 6% matched pension.
- 6 month post
Main responsibilities of this role:
- Re-establish, champion and promote Respitality as a valued part of Carers of East Lothian’s short breaks offer.
- Build relationships with local hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, approaching at least one new business each month to secure donated breaks.
- Work with carers to understand their circumstances, preferences and support needs; match them with suitable local or national breaks and assist with bookings, donor communication and referrals where required.
- Develop partnership working with East Lothian Young Carer Service and colleagues to extend appropriate opportunities to young carers and families and, where helpful, combine breaks with other grants.
- Maintain accurate records of enquiries, donations, matches, outcomes, feedback and impact, and provide regular statistics and progress updates for funders and stakeholders.
- Ensure delivery complies with GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.
- Contribute to the Respitality Delivery Network, maintain contact with Shared Care Scotland, and support related carer-friendly initiatives including Carer ID Card, Carer Positive and Think Carer training.
For more information and for how to apply, please follow the link below to the advertisement on Goodmoves:
Respitality Worker Advert – Goodmoves
If you have any questions about any of these roles, please contact: centre@coel.org.uk