Project Worker - Midlothian

Children First; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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• Fixed term post initially to 31st October 2025 with potential for this to be extended to October 2026
• CFS25-07

Role

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Midlothian.

Children First’s ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity, we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team in Midlothian who are funded to support families experiencing challenges relating to parental substance use, poverty, poor mental health and trauma amongst other factors. In addition, we support Kinship carers and the children and young people in their care. You will join a team offering both whole family and individual supports, where systemic and relational approaches underpin the work we do. We offer peer-led groups and connections through community supports also.

This position will predominantly focus on supporting children, young people and their parents where poor mental health is experienced. You will provide both individual and whole family-based supports promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. You will also be expected to support group-based supports for young people with poor mental health.

If you have experience of working within child protection processes, are committed to restorative approaches, meaningfully involving children and families, and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Childcare/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

Children First are determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.

What kind of people are we looking for?

• Have experience of keeping children safe in their own families.
• Are fiercely passionate about children’s rights.
• Think it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families.
• Are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind.

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• Resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives.
• Determined to support children to stay safely with their own family.
• Big-hearted and courageous.
• Able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations.
• Compassionate and understanding of trauma.
• A cool head and clear-minded at times of pressure.
• Inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better.
• An amazing ambassador for children and Children First.

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

Base

You will be based in our office in Hardengreen, Dalkeith but expected to work across Midlothian.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays). We have additional benefits such as a cash back health plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a Credit Union.

Application notes

Closing Date: 14th April 2025

Interview Date: It is anticipated interviews will take place on 24th or 25th April.

We welcome and encourage applications from potential colleagues from all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, disability who share our values. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role before applying, please contact – [e-mail].

The selection process will include applying to the PVG Scheme.

Children First is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092.