East Lothian Vocational Opportunities Scheme (ELVOS)
East Lothian Vocational Opportunities Service (ELVOS) is East Lothian Council’s free employment service. ELVOS helps people with physical, learning, sensory or mental health disabilities to find a range of employment opportunities.
Service Description
ELVOS provides support and advice to both employees and employers, who are experiencing disability related difficulties to help retain people in their current job.
You can contact ELVOS directly, or ask a friend, relative or carer to contact ELVOS on your behalf. Other organisations or professionals may also make a referral, such as a social worker, occupational therapist or community psychiatric nurse.
Service Categories
Eligibility
Applicants for this service should also meet this condition:
People living in East Lothian who are aged 16-65, and who are affected by a disability or long term condition including mental health difficulties.
Referral
Self Referral
This service accepts direct self referrals.
Agency Referral
Any
Contact Info. & Service Address
9-11 Lodge Street
Haddington
EH41 3DX
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Friday 8.30 am - 1.30 pm
Service Hours
-Phone to discuss needs and request information-
Service Contact
Tel: 0131 653 5316
Email: elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk
Website: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/1439/help_for_adults-disabled_people/736/east_lothian_vocational_
Provider's Name: East Lothian Council
Type: Local Council
East Lothian Council is one of the 32 Local Government councils in Scotland covering the East Lothian area.