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

Children’s Resilience Worker, East Lothian

Working with families affected by parental substance use

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, and the wider team along with statutory and voluntary sector colleagues to enable holistic support at the earliest opportunity.

Part-time (18hpw)

Pro-rata to £26,870 - £31,144

Funded until 31 March 2027

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

CLOSING DATE: Monday 20 May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 31 May 2024

Application pack 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