Job Description

"I joined the CHAS Family Support Team from a Local Authority role. It has been a great move! At CHAS, I have a manageable caseload, allowing me to spend quality time getting to know families and understanding how I can help them access the specialist support they need. I have the flexibility to manage my own time and achieve a better work-life balance." -- Claire Wilson, Social Work and Family Support Team Leader



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Social Worker (Maternity cover for 6 months) to join the multi-disciplinary Family Support Team in the east of Scotland, based in Kinross.

Role Overview:

This position offers a unique chance to work alongside a highly motivated and skilled outreach team and in partnership with local services dedicated to providing care and support for babies, children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in providing a comprehensive social work service to babies, children or young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, focusing on the co-ordination, development and delivery of service provision designed to assist with the issues related to the child or young person's condition and the impact it has upon the wider family.

Why Join Us?

Holistic, Person-Centered Care:

Our teams provide exceptional, individualized care to children and families.

Collaborative Environment:

Work within a multidisciplinary team combining health, social, and medical expertise.

Manageable Caseload:

Benefit from a manageable caseload.

Flexible Working:

Enjoy a hybrid work environment. This role will involve onsite and home working and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Skill Development:

Gain experience working in a rich, multi-disciplinary team.

Supportive Culture:

Be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and expertise development.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Including generous annual leave, Blue Light discounts, and wellbeing support

About You:

We are looking for candidates who have:

A degree or diploma in social work and registration with the SSSC. Relevant post-registration experience working with children, young people and complex family situations where loss and change are prevalent Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt support to meet individual family needs. The ability to work autonomously in a varied role. Experience or a commitment to practice learning and staff supervision is desirable.

For more information and how to apply:

As a Social Worker with CHAS, you will provide vital support to children and families. If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply!



Please click apply and you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.



If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email our Social Work and Family Support Team Leader on clairewilson@chas.org.uk



For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk



This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.



Planned interview date: 3 December 2025