Circle
Circle

Charity registered in Scotland SC037181

Circle is a Scottish charity providing family support services to some of the most marginalised children and families in Scotland.


Current vacancies

Upside Community Worker (Tayside)

  • Part time
  • £29,362 – £34,032 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Tayside
  • Closing 5th November 2026

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are looking to recruit 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.

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.

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Family Outreach Worker

  • Part time
  • £29,362 – £34,032 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 4th November 2026

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker (18 hours/week) to join our Harbour project in Edinburgh. Funded by 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 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. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children, parents, carers and their families.

We are also recruiting for an 18 hours Family Outreach Worker for Fathers for our Harbour project and welcome applications from those interested in combining both roles for a full-time 36 hours per week post.

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Family Outreach Worker for Fathers

  • Part time
  • £29,362 – £34,032 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 4th November 2026

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

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, fathers and their families.

We are also recruiting for an 18 hours Family Outreach Worker for our Harbour project and welcome applications from those interested in combining both roles for a full-time 36 hours per week post.

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Therapeutic Counsellor - Anchor, Addiewell

  • Part time
  • £29,362 – £34,032 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: North Lanarkshire
  • Closing 9th November 2026

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are seeking a Therapeutic Counsellor – (22 hours/week) to join our Anchor Addiewell project in Hamilton, covering North Lanarkshire.

Funded by CORRA, this post aims to provide assessment, counselling and psychological support to men affected by domestic abuse, substance use and associated mental health issues. The post holder will work directly with fathers to build resilience, improve wellbeing, address the experience of and impact of domestic abuse, mental health and substance use, and support positive outcomes for themselves and their families. The post holder will also contribute Circles' aims of responding to substance use, promoting recovery, and strengthening family and community wellbeing.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a post-graduate Diploma qualification in Counselling or be working towards relevant accreditation. A background in social work, social care, education or health is desirable.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing men experiencing vulnerability, 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 men, children and their families.

We are also recruiting for a 6.5 hours/week Therapeutic Counsellor role to join our Anchor Women's Outreach Service (Clackmannanshire). Please note that there is an option for applicants to combine the above two roles to form a 28.5 hours Therapeutic Counsellor post with Circle. As reflected in the two Job Descriptions the roles have different settings and geographical areas that would need to be fulfilled to ensure local delivery and to meet the needs of the individuals the roles support. One application form can be completed if the above combining of the two roles is an applicant's preference.

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Therapeutic Counsellor - Anchor, Clackmannanshire

  • Part time
  • £29,362 – £34,032 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Clackmannanshire
  • Closing 9th November 2026

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are seeking a Therapeutic Counsellor – (6.5 hours/week) to join our Anchor Project (Women's Outreach Service) in Clackmannanshire.

Funded by CORRA, this post aims to provide assessment, counselling and psychological support to parents affected by domestic abuse, substance use and associated mental health issues. The post holder will work directly with parents to build resilience, improve wellbeing, address the experience of and impact of domestic abuse, mental health and substance use, and support positive outcomes for parents, carers, children and families. The post holder will also contribute Circles' aims of responding to substance use, promoting recovery, and strengthening family and community wellbeing.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a post-graduate Diploma qualification in Counselling or be working towards relevant accreditation. A background in social work, social care, education or health is desirable.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing parents experiencing vulnerability, 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 parents, carers, children and families.

We are also recruiting for a 22 hours/week Therapeutic Counsellor role to join our Anchor Addiewell project in Hamilton, covering North Lanarkshire. Please note that there is an option for applicants to combine the above two roles to form a 28.5 hours Therapeutic Counsellor post with Circle. As reflected in the two Job Descriptions the roles have different settings and geographical areas that would need to be fulfilled to ensure local delivery and to meet the needs of the individuals the roles support. One application form can be completed if the above combining of the two roles is an applicant's preference.

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