Young Person's Practitioner
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a full-time Young Person's Practitioner in the City of Edinburgh paying £28,500 per annum to support children and young people.
- Role
- Young Person's Practitioner
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £28,500 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The role involves delivering targeted interventions that support children and young people in the City of Edinburgh, focusing on re-engagement with education, training, or employment.
What you'll do
- Lead structured interventions that support positive outcomes for children and young people
- Help young people re-engage with education, training, or employment
- Manage a varied caseload delivering consistent, high-quality support and maintaining clear, accurate records within the service
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, young people, families, and partner agencies
- Participate in multi-agency meetings contributing to discussions, sharing updates, and presenting cases at monthly panels or reviews
What it takes
- SVQ/Diploma Level 3 (or equivalent) in early years and childcare, social care, or a related field
- Experience supporting young people within social work, youth work, or criminal justice settings
- Confidence working in a multi-agency environment applying safeguarding procedures to keep children and young people safe
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave, Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles, Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages, Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover, Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in the City of Edinburgh.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation is £28,500 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include SVQ/Diploma Level 3 (or equivalent) in early years and childcare, social care, or a related field; experience supporting young people within social work, youth work, or criminal justice settings; confidence working in a multi-agency environment applying safeguarding procedures to keep children and young people safe.
How do I apply?
Please submit an application via the careers page. For further questions, contact Laura McCarthy at [email protected] quoting reference 13502.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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