Project Worker – Scottish Borders

Children First; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash back health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Credit Union membership

Job summary

Children First in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, seeks an outreach-focused role within our Domestic Abuse team. You will connect with children and families across the Borders, delivering trauma-informed support and safety planning that keeps children safe and supported.

The post requires resilience, compassionate communication, and the ability to manage sensitive conversations in partnership with local agencies. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding children
• Trauma-informed approach
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to build relationships under pressure

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed support to children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse
• Assess safety, plan risk, and coordinate tailored interventions
• Work with statutory and third-sector partners to strengthen protective networks
• Evidence impact and contribute to service improvement across the local community

Job description

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

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.

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Scottish BordersAt 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, delivering evidence-informed, trauma-responsive support to children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse. The postholder will build trusted relationships that promote safety, recovery and resilience, undertaking risk assessment, safety planning and tailored interventions that respond to the unique needs of each family. Working collaboratively with statutory and third-sector partners, they will contribute to high-quality service delivery, strengthen protective networks and ensure children's experiences remain central to decision-making. The role also involves evidencing impact and outcomes, supporting continuous improvement and the development of effective responses to domestic abuse across our local community.