Child and Family Worker

Harmeny  Education Trust  is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Family Worker to join our dedicated Education Team to provide care and educational support to a group of children, young people and their families in line with GIRFEC and The Promise.

The successful candidate will be expected to implement a range of strategies including, but not limited to, key working and family support work, to enable our young people to reach their full potential. Candidates should have a willingness and ability to work with children who have additional support needs and ideally a qualification relevant to working with children.

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff, and the successful candidate will access comprehensive training and development opportunities

The post holder will be required to work 39 hours per week. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm.

The successful candidate will be appointed on the Harmeny salary scale, at a point between 17 and 20 (£33,743 to £36,729) depending on qualifications and experience.

Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance and staff development. Benefits include:

• On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy
• Free gym membership & psychotherapeutic support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
• Access to discounts on shopping and events.
• Access to a comprehensive induction package, and to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us. 

More information on the benefits of working at Harmeny, plus a fuller job description and person specification can be found at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Skinner, Day Service Manager on 0131 449 3938.

To apply, please complete the application form via our recruitment section at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs.

Closing date: 17 April 2026

Interview date: 27 April 2026