Children's Resilience Worker

Circle is a Scottish charity providing whole family support services to some of the most marginalised children and families in Scotland.

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

Children's Resilience Worker, East Lothian Project

Working with families affected by substance use

Part-time (18 hours per week)

Pro-rata to £25,112 - £29,106

Funded by Scottish Government and Corra Foundation, the purpose of the post is to provide individual, peer based and group work support to children and young people affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use. The Children’s Resilience Worker will build upon children’s and young people’s existing strengths, support them to connect with peers and to help build resilience. The post holder will help children to have their voice heard. They aim to minimise the impact of parental substance use and will work alongside parents and carers, the wider team along with statutory and voluntary sector colleagues to enable holistic support at the earliest opportunity.

Funded until 31 March 2027

Applicants should possess a qualification in social work, social care, health or education, and have relevant experience

CLOSING DATE: Monday 10 October 2022

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 14 October 2022

An application form and job description are available from our website:

http://circle.scot/about-us/job-vacancies/

or phone 0131 552 0305

Circle is an Equal Opportunities employer

Scottish Charity No. SC037181 Company No. SC296943