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Charity registered in Scotland SC011012
Down's Syndrome Scotland (DSS) is a parent led charity which was established in 1982. We are the only charity in Scotland dedicated solely to supporting people with Down's syndrome (Ds) and their carers. Our aims are that:
- Children and adults with Ds, their parents and families, receive appropriate and timely information and support through all the ages and stages of their lives.
- Public and professional attitudes to Ds will be more positive and inclusive.
- Children and adults with Ds will be provided with choices and support to enable them to develop and reach their full social, physical and intellectual potential.
Main Purpose of Post:
To work within our Teenage/Adult social wellbeing programmes team to develop, plan, promote and run online sessions using Zoom for TeenZ/FriendZ Space, our online programme of activities for teenager/adult with Down’s syndrome. This will occasionally include supporting people with Down’s syndrome who are co-delivering sessions. The TeenZ/FriendZ Space Worker will also be required to complete associated administration tasks including digitally updating and maintaining bookings and attendance records, preparing, and posting mailouts. We initially introduced an online social wellbeing programme in October 2020 in response to Covid lockdowns with the aim of facilitating friendships, having fun together and reducing social isolation in adults and teenagers with Down’s syndrome. Participants come together to enjoy activities such as craft, music, quiz, health and wellbeing and sessions based around shared interests. This programme was further developed to run as 2 separate programmes, one for teenagers aged 13-19 (TeenZ Space) and one for adults 18+ (FriendZ Space). The post holder must be available to work weekday evenings and occasional weekend work. The post is homebased online with some occasional in-person work involving travel across Scotland.
Demands of the post:
This post is home-based online with occasional face to face work which may involve some travel across Scotland. Evening and, on occasion, weekend work will be required. This is included in your working hours and scheduled in accordingly. Appointment to this position is subject to membership of the PVG (Scotland) Scheme.
Development Worker - FriendZ Meet Up’s Programme/ Engagement Worker Support
- Part time
- £31,063 pro-rata
- Remote: Home-based covering Edinburgh & Perth & Kinross (must live in Edinburgh City)
- Closing 14th May 2026
Main Purpose of Post:
To develop and coordinate ‘FriendZ Meetups’ our exciting service programme for adults with Down’s syndrome, ensuring the delivery and support of social group meetings throughout Scotland. Creating opportunities for young people and adults with Down’s syndrome to develop new friendships, increase self-esteem, independence, confidence, and social skills. To work alongside and provide direct support to DSS Engagement Worker involving weekly in person meetings and to support with travel to meetings and events. To be responsible for a small team of volunteers within your area who will support the group meetings and includes all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, support, maintaining and celebrating achievements. At Down’s Syndrome Scotland we truly value the support of our volunteers and strive to ensure that they are recognised for the contribution they make.
Demands of the post:
This post is home-based with a mix of online and face to face work involving travel across specific areas of Scotland. Evening work and occasional, weekend work will be required as many of the social meetups will be in the evenings. This is included in your working hours and scheduled in accordingly. Appointment to this position is subject to membership of the PVG (Scotland) Scheme.