Development Worker; Substance Use Team

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join and develop their service, providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone affected by alcohol or substance use at home.

• Job title:
  
  Development Worker (Substance Use Team)
• Contract:
  
  Full-time (35 hours per week). Permanent
• Location:
  
  Edinburgh
• Salary: £30,946 per annum

Edinburgh Young Carers (EYC) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join and develop their service, providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone affected by alcohol or substance use at home.

The postholder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, carry out Young Carers Statements/Adult Carer Support Plans and provide support to ensure that young carers’ identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.

The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have at least 3 years’ proven experience working with children and young people, including individual and group work, as well as experience in working with those affected by parental/family substance use. Sound understanding of Child Protection and relevant legislation is also required.