Organisation: Families Outside
Job Opportunity: Regional Family Support Coordinator – Edinburgh and Lothians
Contract: Part-time (28 hours), 2 years fixed term (subject to funding)
Salary: £29,467 pro rata (0.8FTE)
Deadline: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 12 noon.
Interviews: Fri 26 Jun 2026
Role Description
At Families Outside, is the only national charity in Scotland working solely to support families affected by imprisonment.
Joining the East of Scotland regional team, within their national Family Support Team, the Regional Family Support Coordinator will support people living in the Edinburgh and Lothians area who have a family member in prison. They will:
- Support families at home and in their community via 1:1, family, and/or peer support
- Work closely with key professionals, including prison staff and prison visitors centre staff, to provide advice, information, and guidance on a range of issues
- Raise awareness with key professionals within the local community about the impact of imprisonment and our work to improve outcomes for families
- Work closely with HMP Edinburgh, contributing to meetings and events that support the rights of children and families affected by imprisonment
About You
They are looking for an individual who is:
- Experienced in working with and alongside families in a creative and flexible way
- Rights-focused in their work and all they do
- Trauma-informed and is willing to understand the impact of imprisonment upon families
- Skilled and knowledgeable in working with people to overcome challenges they face in their day-to-day life
- A confident and effective contributor to working in partnership with others to meet families’ needs.
If you are an experienced professional with social work, community work, family support, or other appropriate experience and are passionate about making a difference for families impacted by imprisonment, then they want to hear from you.
How to Apply
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Please submit your application in Word format to: [email protected]. Do not convert it to a PDF.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact:
Jacky Close, Director of Services, on 07375934960. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] for further discussion about the post.
