Are you a positive, kind, individual who enjoys supporting others? Do you value the benefit of community? We have a great opportunity for you as a Family Worker in Edinburgh.
As our Family Worker you will provide emotional and practical support to families with children with a wide range of additional support needs, empowering them to understand and access the support available to them from external services.
The Family Worker role is essential in ensuring that families using The Yard and Edinburgh Disability and Neurodivergence Hub (EDAN) services get the right help when they need it most.
This job is for you if you have:
- experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional support needs
- excellent relationship building skills
- knowledge of children's rights, trauma informed and inclusive practices
- an understanding of child and adult protection practices
- excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities
If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.
Closing date: 05:00pm on Monday 19th October
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October
Benefits: 32 days holiday per annum - including public holidays, training & development opportunities, critical illness cover, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership fees
The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds. The above post is subject to a PVG and SSSC registration.
Family Worker – Edinburgh
37 hours per week (including alternate Friday/Saturday) Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh £ £29,052 per annum (£15.10 per hour)
37 hours per week Edinburgh £ £26,262 per annum
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Family Worker – Edinburgh employer: Theyardscotland
The Yard is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families. Located in Glasgow, we provide comprehensive benefits including training and development opportunities, health care cash back plans, and a strong commitment to employee well-being, ensuring that our team feels valued and empowered to grow within the organisation.
