Family Outreach Worker for Fathers

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


  • Advertised from 23rd October 2026
  • 18 hours per week. Fixed term until 30 June 2030.

Role

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.

Application notes

An application form can be downloaded below. Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@circle.scot.

Closing date: Wednesday 4 November (Midday)

Interview Date: Friday 13 November


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