Family Peer Support 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 with lived experience of a loved one’s substance use to join our team.

Family Peer Support Worker, East Lothian Project

Offering family peer support across East Lothian to family members who are affected by substance use

Full-time (36 hours per week)

£25,112 - £29,106

Funded by Scottish Government, and administered by Corra Foundation, our East Lothian Family Peer Support Project aims to identify the rights and needs of families by offering direct provision of family peer support.

The post holder will help family members to feel heard, and to inform not only their support, but wider family inclusive practice amongst services.

Funded until 31 March 2027

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