Our free course: Bridges to Success, offers New Scots parents guidance with searching for work in the UK. 💼
This 8-week course will be held at Hay Avenue Community Hub in Edinburgh on Tuesdays.
Course start date: Tuesday 28 October 2025
This post supports New Scots in providing independent advocacy and tailored information, addressing the social, economic, health, educational, and cultural needs of this community in Edinburgh. The role is 21 hours per week (part-time), £29,361 – £32,930 pro-rata (depending on experience).✨
Want to volunteer with us? We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help with a weekly Games and Chat Group on Wednesday afternoons for New Scots.
This is a unique opportunity to support asylum seekers living in temporary accommodation and help them integrate into life in Edinburgh.
Donate to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Edinburgh who are building new lives in a new country. Throughout the year we provide free English classes, social activities and a weekly Community Fridge for New Scots, and we need your help to keep these services running.
English Language
Free weekly English Classes in Edinburgh for New Scots – Learn English with The Welcoming
Employment support
Support New Scots in Edinburgh with finding work, developing skills and career planning.
Friendship
We offer friendship groups and one-to-one befriending for refugees and migrants in Edinburgh.
Home energy advice
We offer free and impartial home energy advice to refugees and migrants living in Edinburgh.
Holistic Casework Support
We offer independent advocacy and tailored information and guidance for New Scots through advice surgeries, one-to-one appointments and information workshops.
