Skills for Life
Stevie Baxter,
Independent Living Support Worker
Our Independent Living Support Worker supports young people to develop independent living skills, find and stay in a home and access benefit and money management advice.
Stevie joined Bridges Project in 2021. Stevie has worked with young people and adults in the care sector for 17 years in various settings for private companies and local authorities. Stevie’s past experience includes working in residential settings with looked after children and young people, youth work in communities, working with adults with learning disabilities and homeless prevention.
Stuart Paul, Group Support Worker
Our Group Support Worker runs a programme with many different group activities that help young people reduce their social isolation, increase their confidence and develop life and social skills.
Stuart joined Bridges Project in October 2025, having previously been on a placement with us in 2024 for his Community Education degree with the University of West of Scotland. He also holds an HNC in Working with Communities and has experience from working both as a pupil support worker and youth worker. In addition, Stuart has seven years’ experience from working in the retail sector.
Connie Mackenzie, Project Officer
Our Project Officer supports young people to gain the skills they need for life, work and education and to get involved with local consultations, projects and events.
Connie joined Bridges Project in December 2025. She brings with her a wealth of experience, including 18 years working with East Lothian Council. She spent 13 of these with East Lothian Works as an Employability Intervention Officer and Project Officer respectively. Connie also holds an HNC in Business Management from Queen Margaret University.