The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing is a unique initiative to promote the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in, working in and travelling to Edinburgh. We run a programme of activities, events, courses and community groups. The Centre also provides information on health and LGBT topics and runs the Lothian LGBT Helpline on Wednesdays 12.30 - 7pm on 0131 556 4049.
We are seeking to recruit an effective and motivated Development Worker eager to rise to the challenge of playing a key role in further developing our award winning LGBT Age Project. This new community capacity building role represents a unique opportunity to strengthen service provision and mainstream equality issues for older LGBT individuals.
The post holder will develop and deliver a programme of work which will strengthen service provision, and provide the opportunity for older LGBT people to contribute to service design and delivery. S/he will recruit and manage a team of volunteers and will work extensively with a wide range of stakeholder groups. The post holder will also convene a reference Group to inform the work of the project.
An opportunity to seek advice, raise concerns around safety issues, report incidents or discuss policing in your area with the LGBT Liaison Officer from Lothian and Borders Police. The setting is relaxed and informal and there is no need to set up an appointment in advance.
The Lothian LGBT Helpline is open Wednesdays 12.30-7pm on 0131 556 4049. The helpline offers support and information on a range of issues including sexuality, relationships and coming out. The service is available to anyone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
