Children and Families Support worker

21 Health and Social Care; Peebles; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

21 Health and Social Care is seeking Wraparound Support Workers to provide tailored 1:1 and family-based support in community settings across Scotland. You will build trusting relationships, promote wellbeing and help families navigate challenges with a child-centred, trauma-informed approach.

The role involves working with children, young people and families, offering practical and emotional support, and collaborating with educators, health and social care professionals in a flexible array of

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or families in care or community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings or weekends if required.
• Trauma-informed, child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and family-based support to children and young people.
• Deliver practical, emotional and behavioural support in home and community settings.
• Work with families to identify strengths and set achievable goals.
• Support routines, boundaries, education engagement and emotional regulation.
• Liaise with social work, education, health and third-sector services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care and support plans.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes at all times.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Communication skills

Flexibility evenings/weekends

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Health & Social Care qualifications

Youth Work / Social Care related field

Job description

Support Worker (Children, Young People & Families)

Location: Various locations / Community-based
Contract: Flexible - Full-time, Part-time & Sessional
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Service

We are a specialist recruitment agency launching an exciting wraparound care service designed to provide holistic, person-centred support to children, young people, and their families . This service focuses on early intervention, relationship-based practice, and practical support to help families achieve stability, resilience, and positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Wraparound Support Worker, you will work directly with young people and their families in the community, providing tailored support that responds to their individual needs. You will play a key role in building trusting relationships, promoting wellbeing, and helping families navigate challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and family-based support to children and young people
• Deliver practical, emotional, and behavioural support in home and community settings
• Work collaboratively with families to identify strengths and set achievable goals
• Support routines, boundaries, education engagement, and emotional regulation
• Liaise with professionals including social work, education, health, and third-sector services
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care and support plans
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes at all times

About You

We are looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who are committed to making a real difference.

Essential:

• Experience supporting children, young people, or families in a care, support, or community setting
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings or weekends if required
• A trauma-informed, child‑centred approach

Desirable:

• Qualifications in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field
• Experience in wraparound care, early intervention, or family support services
• Knowledge of safeguarding and GIRFEC principles
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Interview Process

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a teams call/face to face with 21HSC staff then an in‑person interview at the organisation.

About:

21 Health and Social Care are a recruitment agency offering a variety of employment positions within the Health, Social Care, Voluntary and Social Work sectors across Scotland. With over 20 years' experience working within the Scottish Market we have some of the best opportunities on the market coupled with unrivalled ongoing support and advice throughout your journey with us. 21 HSC is operated by Qualified Social Workers and Social Care professionals and is a registered employer with the SSSC.
21 HSC Limited is an equal opportunities employer.