Advertised from 24 April 2026

Role

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in someone’s life? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We are currently recruiting two part-time Welfare Advice Officers to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you’re passionate about empowering people and want your work to have meaningful, real-world impact, this is an opportunity to do just that.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect, and collaboration - placing people at the heart of our services.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of welfare rights, including benefits and entitlements, with the ability to support our service users in accessing appropriate services 
• Experience of effectively managing and prioritising a caseload in a similar role, ensuring timely and person-centred support

You will be confident working one-to-one with a diverse range of people, including Disabled people, individuals with long-term health conditions, and unpaid carers.

Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, home, and outreach settings, supporting service users to access the advice and resources they need to live independently.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns 
• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.6 FTE) 
• Generous employer pension contribution 
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.

Application notes

• PVG membership is required for successful applicants 
• We welcome questions about the recruitment process - contact Caitlin McPherson at HR@lothiancil.org.uk  
• Application packs: call 0131 475 2350 or download below or from LCIL’s website: https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/who-we-are/work-with-us/ 
• Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 5pm 
• Interviews: Week commencing 25th May 2026

LCIL is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from Disabled people are particularly welcome. We are also a disability confident employer and will provide any support needed throughout the recruitment process - please contact HR@lothiancil.org.uk if you require assistance.

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