Kinship Care Project Lead (Children and Young People)
CLOSING DATE: Monday 12th October
Purpose of the role
Big Hearts is looking to recruit a Kinship Care Project Lead (Children & Young People) to improve the quality of life of children and young people living in Kinship Care across the city of Edinburgh by providing group support, one to one support, information, advocacy and advice to build their confidence and self-esteem enabling them to better cope.
Times & availability
Full-time position, 35 hours per week. Set hours include:
Monday: 10am – 12pm
Tuesday : 10.30am – 12.30pm and 3.30pm – 7.30pm
Thursday: 3.30pm – 7.30pm.
Please refer to the Job Pack for further details.
Location
Our facilities are located in the Wheatfield Stand, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NZ.
Responsibilities
The main duties of the role include:
- Working with children and young people living in Kinship Care
- Providing individual and group support as required
- Planning and facilitating a weekly programmes
- Reporting and administrative duties
Please refer to the Job Pack below for the full role description.
Person specification
Essential skills & expertise required for this role include:
- A relevant professional qualification in social work, youth work, community education, childcare or other relevant qualification.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of working with children and young people
- An understanding of the issues faced by children and young people living in Kinship Care.
- Experience of linking in with agencies in the statutory and voluntary sector.
Please refer to the Job Pack below for the full person specification.
Important info
- This role is subject to PVG scheme disclosure, which will be paid by Big Hearts
- Two satisfactory references will be requested upon any offer of employment
Equality & diversity statement
Big Hearts is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race and religion or belief.
How to apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5PM ON MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER
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Full job specification can be downloaded here – JOB PACK – Kinship Care Project Lead (C&YP)
To apply:
– please email recruitment@bighearts.org.uk
– send your CV and Cover Letter detailing how your skills and experience would make a good fit for this role
The deadline to send your application is Monday 12th October, 5PM.
Shortlisted candidates will then receive an invitation to attend an interview, which will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2026.