Holistic Caseworker
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Part time
Location: On site: 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT
Salary: £29,361 – £32,930 pro-rata
Purpose of the role
This post reports to our Services and Programmes Lead. It supports New Scots in providing independent advocacy and tailored information, addressing the social, economic, health, educational, and cultural needs of this community in Edinburgh.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
The post holder will work from The Welcoming’s office on 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.
Application notes
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Chiara Puppi (Services and Programmes Lead) to discuss the role informally (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 07399 882 282, or by emailing [email protected]).
Why work with us
At The Welcoming, you’ll join a dedicated, values-driven team making a real difference in Edinburgh. Our work is rooted in compassion, connection, and inclusion, and this role will play a vital part in shaping how we respond to the challenges of today.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.
How to apply
The closing date for this position is Friday 17th October 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will be held on Friday 31st October. Please note that we do not accept CVs. An application form is available for download below. Please send completed applications in Word format (not PDF) to [email protected].
Please complete and submit the online Equality and Diversity Monitoring form along with your application. This information helps The Welcoming to better serve our community by understanding who we are attracting to our organisation. This information is used for monitoring purposes only. It will be held anonymously and will not be seen by those responsible for making selection decisions.
Closing date: Friday 17th October
Interviews: Friday 31st October
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Commitment to Fair Work First
The Welcoming is run by a small and dedicated staff team. The passion, experience and skills of our staff ensure that The Welcoming can effectively support New Scots in Edinburgh.
We are committed to providing the best possible workplace for our staff by implementing the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First Strategy.
Generous Leave
We offer our staff 35 days of annual leave per year, pro rata.
Living Wage Employer
We are proud to be an official Living Wage Employer committed to paying a wage based on the real cost of living.
Real Living Wage
We pay the Real Living Wage, or above, to all staff. We never use zero-hour contracts.
Flexible Working
We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance by offering family-friendly leave and a range of flexible working options.
Employee Assistance Programme
We offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support the physical and mental wellbeing of staff.
Inclusive Workplace
We strive to build a more inclusive workplace, through positive action in recruitment, training in EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) and a proactive EDI working group.
Empowering staff
We encourage staff to make their views heard through consultation, regular meetings and working groups. Staff are also encouraged to join a trade union if they wish to.
The development of our team is important to us, and we regularly offer opportunities for staff to learn and develop throughout the year.
As an aspiring organisation, we update our policies regularly. Hence, we will update our Fair Work Frist policy when we add relevant strategies and guidelines.
To see our current staff team structure visit our Meet the Team Structure page.
