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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Prison Based Counsellor

: Edinburgh and Lothian Council on Alcohol

: Part time

: On site: HMP Edinburgh

: £26,572

: 15 hours (to be negotiated in line with service provision)

: Closing 7 November 2025

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: Advertised from 1 October 2025

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We are seeking a suitably qualified counsellor, to join our established team delivering advice, information, counselling, and support to prisoners experiencing issues in relation to their past or present substance use within HMP Edinburgh.

It is essential that you have experience of alcohol/drug counselling, knowledge of partnership working and an understanding of offending behaviour and the criminal justice system.

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Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025

Interview Date: Monday 17th November 2025

All completed applications to be returned to [email protected]

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: Information about ELCA

: Core Values etc

: Job Description Alcohol Counsellor - Prison 2025

: Updated Application Form

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2025. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.