Are you passionate about supporting people with a physical disability across Edinburgh and Lothian? Ecas is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of physically disabled people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service, and grants.
Crafts Group Leader
Ecas runs two crafts activities each week and is seeking a Group Leader/Tutor for the Friday morning crafts group. The role involves the smooth running of the craft group using the most appropriate objectives, methods and materials on a case-by-case basis with the aim of encouraging group members to take part in the activities and to become more independent in their outlook.
The post will interest anyone who has qualifications (or a willingness to work towards a qualification), skills and/or experience in crafts activities such as needlework, handicrafts, crochet, decorations, quilting, jewellery making, patchwork and basketwork.
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Finance and Personnel Committee Member
Ecas is seeking to recruit new Members for its Finance and Personnel Committee. We are looking for individuals to fill skills gaps in the areas of legal practise and human resources.
The purpose of the F&PC is to advise the Board on the investment of Ecas’ assets and oversee implementation of the Board’s strategic policies relating to finance, personnel and health & safety. The focus of the F&PC and Board is to continue the policy of maximising benefit to disabled people whilst keeping expenditure under control.
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