Advertised from 8 April 2026

Role

Stepping Stones has 40 years of experience working in North Edinburgh, supporting children and families through both one-to-one support and group work across community settings and in the home. 

Our vision is that all families supported by Stepping Stones are enabled to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives which support children to thrive.

About the Role

Bump Start is Stepping Stones’ perinatal project which support families from pregnancy through the perinatal period to ensure babies have the best start in life. Bump Start is delivered in collaboration with Home-Start Edinburgh. 

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 support to families from pregnancy onwards through home visits
• Support parent to develop an attuned and nurturing relationship with their baby, using frameworks such as the Solihull Approach and Trauma Informed Practice
• Support the family with issues such as housing, benefits and access to resources
• Work collaboratively with Midwives, Health Visitors and other key stakeholders

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of supporting families from a diverse range of backgrounds
• An understanding of child development and how to support parents with babies
• Experience of working collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for families

Application notes

Please return the attached application to clairechalmers@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk

Applications close: Midday Monday 4th of May

Proposed Interview date: Tuesday 12th of May 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Chalmers, Senior Practitioner, via clairechalmers@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk

Stepping Stones is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who reflect the diversity of the families we support.

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