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Youth Worker & Family Support Officer

Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity | city of edinburgh, United-Kingdom | Posted June 24, 2026

Position Overview

About the Role

No child should face hospital alone. Are you passionate about supporting young people through life’s toughest moments? We’re looking for a compassionate and creative Young People and Family Support Officer to join our Children’s Wellbeing Service and help shape a new approach to wellbeing care in hospital. If you thrive in emotionally complex environments, love building meaningful relationships, and want to make a real difference to children, young people and families, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

  • Support children and young people experiencing distress and trauma, helping them feel safe, heard, and empowered.
  • Build strong relationships with families and hospital staff to identify those most in need of support.
  • Deliver creative wellbeing activities using evidence‑based approaches such as the PACE model and ECHC’s bespoke Changemaker and Gamechanger programmes.
  • Champion the rights of childre...

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