Project Worker

Reference number: CF25-20
- Location: Scottish Borders
- Closing Date: 9th July 2025
- Interview Date: It is anticipated interviews will take place on 14th and 15th July
- Salary: £30,002 - £35,076
- Post Type: Full-time
- Additional information: Fixed term to 31st March 2026

**A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Scottish Borders**

At Children First our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

We have a long history of working with children, families and partners in the Scottish Borders. Children First along with our partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our specialist Domestic Abuse team and play a pivotal role in the delivery evidence-based programmes such as CEDAR and Caledonian, ensuring high quality relationships with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact.

If you have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Health, Teaching, Child Care/Social Care, accredited counselling/therapeutic qualification, IDAA training/qualification or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

**What kind of people are we looking for?**
- have experience of keeping children safe in their own families
- are fiercely passionate about children’s rights
- thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
- are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

**What kind of team member will you be?**

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

- resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
- determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
- big hearted and courageous
- able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
- is compassionate and understanding of trauma
- a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
- inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
- an amazing ambassador for children and Children First

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

**Base**

Your base will be shared between our office in Selkirk as well as venues within the local community. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across Scottish Borders. A driving licence and access to a car is essential.

**Salary, Conditions, Pension**

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays). We have additional benefits such as a cash back health plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a Credit Union.

**Further Information**

Closing date: 09/07/2025. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 14th and 15th July.

For further information and to apply, please visit.

The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme. Children First is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092