Midlothian Young Carers Project supports young carers in Midlothian and has existed in its current format since June 2020. The Project and staff deliver support to young people based upon the key components of the Carers Act Scotland (2016). The candidate would be expected to deliver on the project outcomes and be able to work with young people, aged 5- 25 years across Midlothian.
This post is an exciting addition to the services supporting young carers in Midlothian and will suit someone who is able to listen to the views of young carers and deliver a project that meets their needs.
The jobholder should be educated to SCQF Level 6 or have sound knowledge/experience of lifelong learning and/or employability programmes and projects including delivery of one-to-one caseloads.
Position Title: CLLE Key Worker - Young Carers
Children, Young People and Partnership
Lawfield Primary School - Community Rooms
Contract Status: Permanent
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Hours negotiable)
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.