£25,352 - £27,907 per annum, plus pension
Edinburgh based with travel to Scotland’s secure accommodation
Initially offered on a fixed term contract to 31 March 2026
Do you want to support young people and families to resolve conflict?
Do you want to work for an organisation that strives to prevent youth homelessness?
If so, our Family Outreach Worker role could be for you!
About the service
Cyrenians Mediation & Support service has been working with families in Scotland since 2006. We know family breakdown is the main cause of youth homelessness in Scotland, which is why we endeavour to ensure every young person we work with has a safe home environment and the strong relationships that make this possible.
This role is part of the 'Keeping Families Together' project which launched in 2020, to support young people aged 12+ in secure accommodation and their families at the point of admission, as well as those who are in the process of returning home.
The people we work with experience varied challenges, including involvement in the criminal justice system, substance abuse, being in the care system, and adverse childhood experiences.
About the role
Building on our award-winning ‘Amber’ model of whole-family mediation and support, you will be responsible for offering practical support for family members. In this exciting role, you will help build positive relationships, promote better communication, and reduce the potential for future conflict and its further consequences.
Working in collaboration with a Mediator, you will be supporting families to engage with the mediation process and other relevant interventions, to reduce the chance of the young person becoming homeless or further involved in the criminal justice system.
About you
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills and experience of supporting children, young people, and/or families in similar situations. You should also be:
1. Well organised and effective with your time management.
2. Flexible and creative in your approach.
3. A strong team player.
4. Committed to providing the highest quality of support.
5. Able to demonstrate our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and innovation in the work that you do.
How we will support you
You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be great opportunities for you to learn and develop while sharing your skills and experiences. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians, we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
Read more about our impact and our values.
Application Notes
Closing date is 12 noon on Monday 28th April 2025.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning 5th May.
CVs will not be accepted.
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