Post: Family Worker, Edinburgh
Organisation: The Yard
The Yard is an award-winning charity that delivers adventure play services for children with disabilities and additional support needs, as well as their families. The organisation is committed to improving the lives of disabled children, young people, families, and carers through inclusive, supportive services.
In the role of Family Worker, the postholder provides information, emotional support, and practical assistance to families of children with a wide range of disabilities and additional support needs. The role focuses on empowering families to understand and access available support from external agencies and services, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing direct information, guidance, and emotional support to families.
- Assisting families in navigating and accessing relevant support services.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with children, young people, parents, carers, and partner organisations.
- Promoting children’s rights and applying trauma-informed and inclusive practices.
- Supporting safeguarding through a sound understanding of child and adult protection procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records and completing administrative tasks effectively.
- Contributing to an environment where families feel valued, supported, and part of an inclusive community.
The role requires:
- Experience working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional support needs.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Knowledge of children’s rights, trauma-informed approaches, and inclusive practice.
Understanding of child and adult protection procedures.
Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
Working within a supportive and understanding environment, the Family Worker plays an essential role in helping families overcome challenges, access appropriate resources, and improve their overall wellbeing.
