Jobs in West Garioch, Aberdeenshire

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team

Children First Bairns Hoose is based on the European Barnahus model, designed to deliver a child-friendly, multidisciplinary, and interagency model of justice, care and recovery for children who are victims and witnesses of all forms of violence. Children receive a coordinated trauma responsive plan to support their journey through the care, protection, and justice system.

There are two positions available for this role. Ideally, we are seeking one post to be based in Kemnay and the other in Peterhead. The role is based in North Aberdeenshire and requires the ability and willingness to travel across the wider Aberdeenshire area. You will join an experienced and skilled team supporting children, young people, parents and families who have experienced trauma. The service provides a wide range of recovery focussed support for children and families who have witnessed, been impacted by, or experienced abuse – including physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.

Taking a child-centred approach, you will work to ensure the safety of children and young people by protecting and promoting their rights. Providing professional, high quality, trauma sensitive and responsive recovery focused support for the children, young people, and their families following trauma. Ensuring that the therapeutic recovery support for children, young people and their families within the Bairns Hoose Team achieves the desired outcomes in relation to care, protection and justice, in particular preventing re-traumatisation, supporting and facilitating recovery and upholding the rights of the child.

What kind of people are we looking for?

You will be an inspiring leader and will possess a degree or diploma in social work, or equivalent professional qualification at SCQF level 9, in addition to recent significant experience in a relevant practice area relating to young people.

What you can expect from us

As well as a rewarding career and development opportunities, we will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays) and flexible working options. ​We have additional benefits such as a cash back health plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a ​Credit Union.

With a supportive and inclusive working environment, the salary for this role is £35,850 - £41,150 per annum.

Our Values

At Children First, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects communities across Scotland. Guided by our values, With Love, With Purpose, With Strength, we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively work to remove barriers to inclusion and promote equity in all aspects of our work. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from marginalised communities, and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process.