How to work for CoWL

CoWL is carer and disability-led organisation, supporting over 8,500 carers, young carers and disabled people in West Lothian. We have a fantastically skilled and caring team - could you be our next great team member?

What is special about working for CoWL?

Be part of a caring, highly-skilled team of people, all dedicated to making sure unpaid carers, young carers and disabled people are included and valued.

You can expect to work in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment, where flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Staff rated CoWL 4.4/5 stars as an employer, in our recent staff survey. When asked about the value of their work, 100% of staff responded by saying it was meaningful.

We are a Living Wage Employer, Age Friendly Employer, Carer Positive Exemplary and a Disability Confident organisation. CoWL is committed to operational excellence which is evidenced by our EFQM Model qualification.

If you would like to talk to someone about employment at CoWL, please contact us.

Current job opportunities

If you wish to apply for any of our job openings, please find details below. Follow the guidance to apply or, for more information, contact Carers of West Lothian on 01506 448000 or by email at office@carers-westlothian.com.

  • Hours: 35 hours (offered on a three-year fixed-term contract, subject to continued funding) 

    Reports to: Senior Development Worker 

    Salary: £29,581 pa

    CoWL are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team, with a particular focus on financial inclusion. This role aims to reduce financial inequalities experienced by unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian.

    The successful candidate will: 

    • Help individuals access appropriate financial advice and support 

    • Promote financial wellbeing and resilience 

    • Provide general information, advice and guidance 

    • Support people to connect with the broader range of services offered by CoWL 

    This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by supporting financial empowerment and inclusion. 

    Aim and purpose of the post:

    1. To identify and support all unpaid carers as defined in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and disabled people to access appropriate services and support. 

    2. To provide individual and group support to carers and disabled people to identify their current and future needs through outcome focused planning and support to access the services and support that will best meet those needs. 

    3. To provide information and advice to unpaid carers and disabled people. 

    4. To reduce financial hardship experienced by unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian by ensuring access to appropriate financial advice and support to promote financial wellbeing. 

    5. To represent and raise the voices of unpaid carers and disabled people across West Lothian, ensuring they are represented and valued by statutory and third sector organisations.

    More information:

    Job description: DOWNLOAD

    Closing Date: Friday, 9th January 2026 

    Interviews: Week beginning 19th January 2026

    How to apply:

    Application: please complete the Application for Employment

    Equalities Form: Equalities Monitoring Form (Support Worker Financial Inclusion)

    For questions or further information, please contact Cath Purves on 01506 448000 

    We look forward to hearing from you.