Assistant Family Support Worker, Edinburgh

Last updated: 27/08/2026

Key info

Post: Assistant Family Support Worker

Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OR Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Salary: Grade Point 9 Salary: £24,111 FTE (£8,266.63 pro rata for 12 hours per week). Fixed term 31^st March 2027

Location: 2 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP

Closing date: Friday 11 September at 12pm

The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:
Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.

Overview:

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

The Assistant Family Support Worker will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Edinburgh Family Support Service for single parent families. The role involves providing practical and emotional support to parents, facilitating group activities, and helping families access relevant resources, supports and opportunities to improve their wellbeing. A core part of this role will be planning and facilitating our weekly stay and play at McDonald Road library.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

Polices and guidance

Job description

The role description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties, and it is recognised that roles change and evolve over time.

Further information

If you need to make an application in an alternative format on the basis of a disability or long-term health condition please email jobs@opfs.org.uk for guidance.

To ensure a fair and effective selection process, we require all applicants to follow the guidance below when submitting their application.

Your cover letter is a critical part of your application. It must:

• Directly demonstrate how you meet the essential experience listed in the job description.
• Provide clear, specific examples of how your experience, skills, behaviours, knowledge and values meet those criteria.
• Demonstrate your understanding of our sector, this role and its requirements, not just your general career history.
• Tailor your cover letter to this specific role – generic or perfunctory cover letters will not be accepted.

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