We're recruiting!
We are currently recruiting for two posts here at the Junction:
Young Person's Counsellor
Project Worker
We'd love to hear from enthusiastic people to join the team and work with young people here at the Junction. Please scroll down or click the links above for further information and to download the application documents.

Young Person's Counsellor Vacancy
We are looking to recruit a dynamic counsellor with experience of working with vulnerable young people.
Applicants will be expected to

• hold at least a diploma in Counselling and be accredited with a professional body
• have a thorough understanding of psychodynamic theory in practice
• have knowledge and experience of working with young people aged 12-21
• be experienced in assessment of young people’s mental health and well-being
• be flexible in meeting the needs of young people and The Junction, some evening work will be required.

The successful candidate will carry a caseload as well as continuing to develop the counselling service in North Edinburgh. This post also offers the opportunity to develop supervision experience.

Salary £27,992 per annum pro rata, 28 hours per week, flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Download the job description and person specification
Download the job advert
Download an application form

Informal enquiries can be made to Hayden Kilpatrick: email hayden@the-junction.org or phone 0131 553 0570.

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th June 2013 at 5pm
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th June 2013, the post will start on 19th August.


Project Worker Vacancy
The Project Worker post is an opportunity to take a lead role in providing open access services and one-to-one support for vulnerable young people. This post is funded by BBC Children in Need and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Salary £24,576 per annum pro rata, 28 hours per week, flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Download the job description and person specification
Download the job advert
Download an application form

Informal enquiries can be made to Audrey Morrison: email audrey@the-junction.org or phone 0131 553 0570.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th June 2013 at 12pm
Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th July 2013

Regular Open Days
The Junction holds an Open Day every two months for any professionals, students or members of the community wanting to visit the centre and find out more about our services and staff. Come along and meet us for a cup of tea, ask any questions you have about the project, find out how our services work and what's new at the Junction. The next open day will be on Weds 19th June 2013, between 2 and 4pm. There's no need to book, but if you're a group of three or more please send a wee email to info@the-junction.org to let us know you're coming.

2012 Annual Report
The Junction's 2012 Annual Report is now available. Click here to download the report, or please contact the office if you would like a hard copy.

Download a new report from the Junction here:
Young People's Health and Wellbeing - Their Needs and Wants

2011 Annual Report
The Junction's 2011 Annual Report is now available. Click here to download the report, or please contact the office if you would like a hard copy.

Volunteering Information
Are you over 21?
Would you like to contribute to a vibrant and innovative health and wellbeing service for young people?
Are you interested in volunteering with the Junction?
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and experienced individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who are over 21 and keen to develop skills through volunteering in an organisation that supports the health and wellbeing of young people in north Edinburgh, and particularly Leith.

For more information on our volunteering opportunities please contact our Volunteer Organiser April-Wendy, at aprilwendy@the-junction.org

Infozine
Infozine is our magazine for young people. Download the latest issue here.

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