Child and Families Practitioner

Job reference: 000085

Salary: £38,735 - £42,977 WTE (pro rata, per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week) depending on skills & experience

Closing date: 10/08/2026

Department: People & Family Services

Location: St Columba's Hospice

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Contract Duration: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Job Vacancy Details

Child and Families Practitioner

Starting Salary £38,735 pro rata, per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week (rising to £42,977 WTE after 12 months satisfactory performance review) + Pension + Benefits

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable, organised and compassionate practitioner to join our existing service for children and young people whose family members have been diagnosed with incurable illness.

With experience of working with children and families facing bereavement and an understanding of the social and emotional needs of children and young people, you’ll support families as they help children to understand and adjust to the changes caused by incurable illness, assist families to make plans for the future, and help ensure that children/young people are appropriately informed and involved in the decisions which affect their lives. You’ll have a recognised qualification in health, education, social care, play therapy or counselling and an understanding of the legal and structural requirements for meeting children’s’ needs, as well as a grounding in child protection.

A full UK driving License and access to a car is required for this role.

For more information including a full job description, download our information pack below.

Please contact Jade Finlayson, Child and Families Lead Practitioner on 0131 551 7760 if you would like an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit.

We anticipate holding interviews on Friday 14 August 2026

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow your skills and be part of our dynamic and caring team? We’d love to hear from you!

Redefining Hospice Care: St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.

Criminal Record Check: This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay/reimburse the cost of this check.

Scottish Charity No SC003634