Why work with us?
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive and inclusive team
I do not expect a thank you for doing my job from the families I work with, however I really appreciate knowing that working together has helped.
Children’s Resilience Worker (East Lothian)
Part-time (18 hours per week)
3 months maternity leave cover (with possible extension)
£29,362 – £34,032 per annum (pro rata)
Circle is seeking a Children’s Resilience Worker to join our East Lothian project, funded by Scottish Government and Corra Foundation. The role provides one-to-one, peer and group support to children and young people affected by parental substance use, domestic abuse and complex mental health challenges, helping them build resilience, strengthen family relationships and make positive change.
Funded by Scottish Government and Corra Foundation, this post supports children and young people affected by parental drug or alcohol use through individual, peer and group work. The Children’s Resilience Worker will build on their strengths, help them connect with peers, ensure their voices are heard, and work with parents, carers and partner agencies to provide early, holistic support.
We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional qualified in social work, social care, education or health, with experience supporting families through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of child development and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15th July (Midnight)
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 23rd July
Family Outreach Worker (East Lothian)
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (with possible extension)
£29,362 – £34,032 per annum (pro rata)
Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker (21 hours/week) to join our project in East Lothian. Funded by Children’s Services, East Lothian Council/MELDAP (local alcohol and Drugs Partnership) this post aims to provide support to children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use, reducing risks and minimising the impact on children. The post holder will work directly with parents, carers and children to strengthen family relationships, improve parenting capacity, and promote safer, healthier lifestyles.
We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a qualification in social work, social care, education, health, or another relevant discipline.
The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15th July (Midnight)
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 23rd July
Family Outreach Worker – Fathers (Edinburgh)
Part-time (18 hours per week)
£29,362 – £34,032 per annum (pro rata)
Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker – Fathers (18 hours/week) to join our project in Edinburgh. Funded by City of Edinburgh Council/Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership, this post aims to provide support to children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use, reducing risks and minimising the impact on children. The post holder will work directly with fathers, male carers, and children to strengthen family relationships, improve parenting capacity, and promote safer, healthier lifestyles.
We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional qualified in social work, social care, education, health or early years/childcare.
The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children, father and their families.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 3rd August
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 14th August
Upside Community Worker (Tayside)
National Voluntary Throughcare Programme (NVTP)
Part-time (18 hours per week)
Fixed Term until 31 March 2028
£29,362 – £34,032 per annum (pro rata)
We are recruiting a values-driven Community Worker to join our Circle delivery team in Tayside as part of a Scottish Government–funded programme providing inclusive voluntary throughcare services across Scotland. The service supports men, women and young people leaving short-term custody or remand, helping improve reintegration, wellbeing and community safety.
The successful candidate will provide person-centred practical support to people returning to their communities. Working with Throughcare Prison Workers and partner organisations, they will help coordinate pre-release planning, support smooth transitions, and connect individuals with local, specialist and community-based services.
The postholder will build trusting relationships, take a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, and work proactively with partners to achieve the best outcomes. They must also be flexible in supporting both local and wider service delivery as needs change.
This is an opportunity to help deliver a high-profile national programme that makes a real difference to people’s lives. You will work in a dynamic local team with partner organisations, mainly remotely, with travel across the area as needed