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Young Carers Development Worker (Substance Use Team)

£30.95k per annum
Full-time

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be made by emailing: ***email_hidden***.

Visit: Vacancies – Edinburgh Young Carers to download an application pack.

Edinburgh Young Carers Vacancy: Development Worker (Substance Use Team)

Closing: Thursday 13th August 2026, 9am

Interviews: Thursday 27th August 2026

FT (35 hrs) | Permanent | £30,946 p/a | SJC scale 27-30

Staff Benefits

  • 3 x SJC salary scale increases over 3 years
  • 27 days’ Annual Leave plus all local Public Holidays
  • 6% Pension – matched contributions
  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • Free Benenden Healthcare (after 6 months)
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Full Induction and Training opportunities
  • Regular Support and Supervision
  • Team social events (on us!)

Role Profile

Edinburgh Young Carers (EYC) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join and develop our service, providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone affected by alcohol or substance use at home.

The postholder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, carry out Young Carers Statements/Adult Carer Support Plans and provide support to ensure that young carers’ identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.

The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have at least 3 years’ proven experience working with children and young people, including individual and group work, as well as experience in working with those affected by parental/family substance use. Sound understanding of Child Protection and relevant legislation is also required.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest well-established independent young carer organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Working at EYC

EYC is a passionate, lively, supportive place to work. We have a great team and take good care of our staff. Our benefits package includes: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays, 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after 6 months’ probation, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive employer.

For the full Job Description and to download an application pack, please visit: Vacancies – Edinburgh Young Carers

Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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