Project Worker (Scottish Borders) - 494371

Children First; Selkirk; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible and hybrid working

Westfield Health access

Blue Light card discount

Fair Work accredited workplace

Job summary

Children First in Scottish Borders seeks a Project Worker for its Domestic Abuse team. The role involves delivering trauma-informed support to children and families, undertaking risk assessments, safety planning, and working with partners to strengthen protective networks.

Base in Selkirk with outreach across Scottish Borders. A driving licence and access to a car are essential. Closing date 22/11/2026; interviews anticipated 3 December.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Health, Teaching, Child Care/Social Care, accredited counselling/therapeutic qualification, IDAA training/qualification or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher.
• Experience keeping children safe in their own families.
• Ability to work with trauma-affected families and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed, trauma-responsive support to children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Undertake risk assessment, safety planning and tailored interventions.
• Evidence impact and outcomes to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Professional qualification (Social Work/Health/Teaching/Child Care) SCQF level 9+

Job description

Job Title: Project Worker - Children's Domestic Abuse - Scottish Borders
Ref number: CF26-68
Location: Selkirk
Division: Children and Family Services
Salary: £30,602 - £35,778
Post Type: Permanent / Full time (35 hours)
Closing Date: 22/11/2026
Interview Date: It is anticipated interviews will take place on Thursday 3 rd December
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Scottish Borders
At 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.
If you have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Health, Teaching, Child Care/Social Care, accredited counselling/therapeutic qualification, IDAA training/qualification or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

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.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland's children.

Further Information

Closing date: 22/11/2026. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 3 rd December

We welcome and encourage applications from potential colleagues from all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, disability who share our values. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role before applying, please contact - [e-mail]