At a Glance
- Tasks: Support single parents in accessing flexible childcare and overcoming barriers to employment and education.
- Company: Join a compassionate organisation dedicated to empowering single parent families.
- Benefits: Make a real difference while gaining valuable experience and skills.
- Other info: Engaging work environment with opportunities for networking and community outreach.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team that values justice, equity, and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting families.
The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are: Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.
All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.
The Childcare Connector will contribute to the organisation’s vision of a Scotland in which single parents and their children are valued and treated equally and fairly, by supporting the delivery of various components which contribute to the Edinburgh service, including proactively supporting single parents to find, secure and access flexible childcare that meets their needs, allowing single parents to progress within their current employment, enter employment or enrol in education or training.
The role will include direct work with single parents to understand their needs, their current childcare limitations, and their current barriers to work, education or training. Liaising with childcare providers within Edinburgh, helping single parents access flexible childcare options and know and understand flexible payment options at local and national level is a key element of this role.
This role will include networking and events to promote the Childcare Connector service and will include outreach work with single parents, stakeholders, and partners in and around Edinburgh.
Childcare Connector - Family Support Worker employer: One Parent Families Scotland
At OPFS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting single parent families in Edinburgh. Our commitment to Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration, and Compassion creates a nurturing work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in their communities. With Investors In People Gold status, we offer robust professional development opportunities and a family-friendly culture that values work-life balance, ensuring our team can thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
One Parent Families Scotland Recruitment Team
