Position: Carers Project Worker
Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed; hours can be split
over 4 or 5 days, but must include Wednesday and Thursday evenings to
facilitate group sessions)
Salary: £30,581 pro-rata
Pension: 5% employer’s contribution
Annual leave: 32 days pro-rata, increasing to 37 days (pro-rata) in year two of
employment; this includes a two-week break over the Christmas and New
Year period
Location: The Broomhouse Hub, EH11 3RH (hybrid working options available)
Term: Funded to 31 March 2028
PVG: Post reqires PVG membership; Space will process and pay for successful
candidate
Other benefits: Access to award-winning Employee Assistance Programme from day one;
wellbeing day in addition to annual leave; enhanced leave
Closing date: 5 p.m. Tuesday, 20 Oct. 2026
Interview: 27 or 28 Oct. 2026
The Role
The purpose of this role is to improve the quality of life of carers in South West Edinburgh, providing support, information, advocacy, advice, and connections through a whole-family approach.
The project worker will provide one-to-one and group support to carers who are in 4th, 5th, and 6th year of school as well as carers aged 16 to 25 years who are not in school.
The post holder will work closely will staff who are supporting carers in other age ranges to aid smooth transitions between groups.
Day to day you’ll be:
- Providing regular one-to-one support sessions to carers, creating person-centred development plans, building in regular reviews to monitor progress
- Carrying out home visits for new referrals
- Producing Young Carers‘ statements for carers in 4th, 5th, and 6th year of school
- Producing Carers’ Support Plans for carers aged 16 to 25 years who are not in school
- Accompanying carers on excursions where individual support is required
- Planning and running carers group activities on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for two age groups
- Consulting with carers to create a schedule of fun, engaging, age-appropriate activities that provide carers with some respite from their caring role and encourage peer connection
- Planning and attending annual residential trips for both age groups
The successful person for this role will:
- Have a minimum of three years’ experience working with young people under 25 years, including delivering individual and group work
- Have a creative approach to delivering age-appropriate, engaging group activities whilst adhering to strict budgets
- Be available to work until 8:30 p.m. on a Wednesday and Thursday to run carers group sessions
- Have a natural ability to form appropriate relationships with teenagers and young adults
- Have a sound understanding of and sensitive approach to the needs and difficulties faced by young people, in particular those in a caring role
- Be conversant with the principles of GIRFEC and their application in practice
You can download the full job description and person specification HERE.
If you have any specific questions about the role, or would like to have a brief chat before applying, please contact kerry.smith@spacescot.org.
To Apply
Please return your completed application form to careers@spacescot.org by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 20 Oct. 2026.
Initial interviews will be held in person at The Broomhouse Hub on Tuesday, 27 and Wednesday, 28 Oct. 2026.
If you require assistance in order to complete an application or would like to know about alternative formats available, please contact admin@spacescot.org or call 0131 455 7731.
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
About Space
Space is a community anchor organisation supporting people and their families in South West Edinburgh, with some of our services stretching city-wide.
WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTIONS BUILD COMMUNITIES.
Space delivers 22 projects, with around 60 staff and more than 60 volunteers. We deliver diverse services supporting young people, families, older people, and carers, amongst others.
As a dynamic organisation, no two days are the same, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer and proud to share our Carer Positive accreditation as part of our commitment to the growing number of people in the workforce who need flexibility due to their caring role.
Space is wholly commited to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.
More information about Space and all our projects can be found on our website.