Circle is a Scottish charity working at the heart of deprived communities across central Scotland. Our aim is to support the most disadvantaged children and families to improve their lives, promote their healthy development and reach their potential. Our purpose is to improve the lives of children by strengthening families.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave. We are committed to finding the right people for the jobs that we advertise.
Circle works alongside the whole family, building on their strengths and promoting the positive involvement of all family members. We have a strong track record of supporting children, young people and their families affected by parental imprisonment, parental substance use, domestic abuse and poor mental health.
We use a strengths-based approach that seeks to empower family members to find their own solutions and build resilience focusing on their hopes, dreams and aspirations. At the heart of Circle’s approach are relationships based on trust, openness and honesty.
Young People’s Worker (East Lothian)
Part-time (18 hours per week)
This is a funded post until 30 June 2026
£27,676 – £32,078 per annum (pro rata)
We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our Grow Your Own Routes programme in Prestonpans, supporting young people affected by family substance use. You will provide one-to-one support, facilitate peer groups, and lead community activities that help young people develop resilience, coping strategies, and self-esteem. In this role, you’ll create safe and supportive spaces where young people feel valued and heard, while also promoting family recovery and inclusive practice.
Based at Prestonpans Community Centre with options for hybrid working, this rewarding opportunity occasionally involves evenings and weekends and offers the chance to make a real difference.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 August (midnight)
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 11 September
Family Peer Support Worker (East Lothian)
Full-time (36 hours per week)
Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (subject to funding)
£27,676 – £32,078 per annum (pro rata)
We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our East Lothian Project as a Family Peer Support Worker
This role is open to people with lived experience of a loved one’s substance use, who want to use that experience to support and stand alongside families across East Lothian. You’ll play an important part in creating spaces where families feel heard, respected, and able to shape the support they receive, helping them to make positive changes in their own lives and communities.
Working in partnership with families, local agencies, and Circle’s team, you will help develop and deliver peer support groups, events, and consultations, while ensuring that families’ perspectives inform training, policy, and service delivery. If you are committed to supporting families, building strong partnerships, and promoting inclusive, rights-based approaches that strengthen communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.