Advertised from 13 April 2026

Role

Join Early Years Scotland (EYS) new Family Support Service (FSS) at HMP Dumfries!

Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to lead sessions at our new EYS FSS at HMP Dumfries.

Why This Role Matters:

Families affected by imprisonment face numerous emotional, financial, and practical challenges. They often struggle to find the support and information they need. Our EYS FSS is dedicated to transforming the visit experience for children, families, and friends by creating a welcoming and positive environment. We aim to reduce stress, build confidence, and provide comprehensive support to those whose lives are impacted by imprisonment.

Your Impact:

As a Family Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes for families and children. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Enhancing the visiting experience: Make visits to loved ones in prison more positive and less stressful.

Providing essential support: Offer independent and impartial advice, information, and support tailored to families' needs.

Advocating for families: Champion the needs of families within the prison system.

What You'll Do:

Connect positively with visitors, offering one-to-one support and valuable information.

Collaborate with community-based services to develop and enhance the service.

Work closely with Scottish Prison Service (SPS) staff to ensure a supportive and positive environment.

Receive ongoing support from the EYS Head of Prisons and Safeguarding.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families affected by imprisonment. If you are motivated, confident, and ready to support others, we want to hear from you!

Post Details

• 17.5 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum 
• Thursday – 1.30pm – 4.30pm
• Friday – 1.30pm – 4.30pm
• Saturday – 9 – 1pm
• Sunday – 9 – 1pm
•  Admin work – 3 ½ hrs working from home
• £13,099 pro-rata per annum (£26,199 FTE); £14.39 per hour (Point 24 on scale 24-26)
• 25 days Annual Leave in the first year rising to 30 days thereafter
• 12 public holidays per annum
• PVG Scheme membership will be required

Salary, allowances and entitlements are pro-rata to hours worked.

There are a range of staff benefits including 5% pension contribution, access to Employee Assistance Programme, professional learning opportunities, family friendly and wellbeing policies and others.

This post is funded by the Scottish Government until 31 March 2027 (subject to continued funding).

Application notes

Full post details and application form are available on the Early Years Scotland website: https://earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/. 

If you would like to phone for an informal chat about the post in advance of applying, please let us know by emailing tracey.thompson@earlyyearsscotland.org and we will be happy to arrange a time.

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026. Please forward a completed EYS application form, to: recruitment@earlyyearsscotland.org.

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