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Role

MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith, Midlothian. MYPAS promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian and Midlothian and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health and substance use.

The postholder will be responsible for providing Family Counselling with young people aged 12-18, and their families, within a holistic service.

Qualified to Diploma level (or equivalent) in a counselling therapeutic discipline, a member of a recognised professional body (BACP/COSCA/UKCP/NCS/BPS/AFT (Association for Family Practice and Systemic Practice) and have experience of working both with young people and also with families, you will also be committed to delivering a service according to best practice and within community settings.

The postholder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and work effectively with other agencies in partnership settings. Contributing to the wider MYPAS service, the postholder will ensure that young people are worked with using a holistic approach through effectively linking the work of the Therapies team with other areas of MYPAS’ work as well as that of partner organisations.

This post may require evening and occasional weekend work.

Special conditions:

• Contract until March 2026 (continuation dependent on MYPAS securing further funding).
• The post may involve evening and occasional weekend working.
• You must be able to travel across Midlothian.

Application notes

Informal enquiries to Dave Evans, 0131 4540757

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday the 27th January 2025

Please note that we only contact successful candidates.

For an application pack please download the documents below.

MYPAS

Promoting the health and wellbeing of young people in Midlothian and East Lothian

Company No: 201002, Scottish Charity No: SCO29543

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