Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone with the energy and desire to work with children, youth and Families in a Church context. With significant experience in youth work and in particular experience of working with children of primary age, you should have a good understanding of the issues that affect them.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

Wellbeing Scotland supports individuals to heal from trauma caused by child abuse through a support pathway derived from Judith Herman’s 3-stage trauma recovery model. Groups are an essential aspect of this journey and, due to career progression, we are looking for a highly skilled group facilitator to continue the development our group offer.

You will be responsible for the design of group interventions that support individuals who have experienced trauma because of child abuse, delivering these in a positive, supportive and compassionate learning environment. A key tenet of the role is to manage a participant caseload from referral to completion of group activity, including initial assessment, building rapport, setting boundaries and carrying out regular progress reviews.

Capable of gathering quantitative and qualitative data, you will effectively monitor, analyse and evaluate the impact of groupwork, utilising a range of evaluation and feedback mechanisms to capture and participant views.

As a member of our clinical services team, you will deliver of a high-quality service and collaborate effectively to contribute to the ongoing development, evaluation and improvement of Wellbeing Scotland.

Requirements

The Group Facilitator should have relevant qualifications and/or experience in trauma informed practice (e.g. counselling, psychology, social work, education, health, youth work, support work) alongside experience of contributing to service design projects, partnership working and developing new materials in line with the needs of individuals impacted by child abuse.

Desirable Skills - The post holder would benefit from a good understanding of issues and themes that impact individuals who have experienced trauma caused by child abuse.

Workers should possess well developed administration skills, knowledge of IT systems, be highly organised, a strong communicator and able to work autonomously whilst contributing with in a team environment.

Reporting to: Clinical and Development Lead

Find out more about Wellbeing Scotland

About us

For nearly 300 years, Dean & Cauvin has been dedicated to caring for young people, young parents, babies, and families. Our mission is simple: to provide the highest quality of care in settings that feel like home. We believe everyone should grow up safe, loved, and respected, with every opportunity to thrive.

We’re proud of our deep history and our unique model of residential, fostering, and community support—and most of all, we’re proud of our young people, young parents, babies and families.

Our values of Care, Perseverance, Acceptance, and Hope guide everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Property Maintenance Officer to support the Corporate Services Manager in maintaining and improving the Trust’s properties across Edinburgh.

This is a hands-on role involving inspections, repairs, coordination with contractors, and leading on Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) matters. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our spaces are safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose for young people, tenants, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and carry out reactive and planned maintenance.

• Coordinate facility jobs and liaise with external contractors.

• Support void maintenance to prepare rooms for new occupants.

• Lead on HSE compliance and implementation across the Trust.

• Assist with property strategy including buying, selling, or repurposing properties.

• Engage with tenants and young people to ensure understanding of property responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in property maintenance or facilities management.

• Knowledge of HSE legislation and building regulations.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• A valid driving licence is preferable due to travel requirements.

• Commitment to our values: Care, Acceptance, Perseverance, and Hope.

Location

Primarily based at our St John’s Road Wellbeing Hub (Corstorphine, Edinburgh), with travel required to other Trust properties around Edinburgh. There may be an occasional requirement to attend our caravan site in Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

Ready to help us build a future full of care, connection, and opportunity? Apply now!

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to build and develop links between young people and families on the fringe of the church, welcoming them into the church family in the Parish of Monifieth South Angus as well as strengthening existing links with the members of our youth organisations.