Throughcare Community Worker – Reintegration & Support

Sacro; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave

Employee wellbeing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Death in service

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Sacro invites applications for a Throughcare Community Worker based in Edinburgh & Lothians, covering males, females and young people. The role focuses on supporting individuals returning to the community after short sentences or remand, with relational and practical assistance as part of a collaborative, multi-agency team.

The post is primarily remote with work at hubs in Edinburgh/Glasgow, requiring a driving licence and car for work. PVG clearance applies; SVQ3 or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse people.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
• Capable of working independently and in collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide relational and practical support to individuals returning to the community.
• Coordinate with partners for pre-release planning and connection to services.
• Support community integration and wider social inclusion.

Skills

Empathy & rapport

Communication

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sacro invites applications for a Throughcare Community Worker based in Edinburgh & Lothians, covering males, females and young people. The role focuses on supporting individuals returning to the community after short sentences or remand, with relational and practical assistance as part of a collaborative, multi-agency team.

The post is primarily remote with work at hubs in Edinburgh/Glasgow, requiring a driving licence and car for work. PVG clearance applies; SVQ3 or equivalent preferred.