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The latest job opportunities from Aberdeen’s third sector

Family Support Worker

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£24757

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 37 hours

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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A Family Support Worker will deliver intervention to young people within the Targeted Family Support Team in Aberdeen. The Family Support Worker will be responsible for the work with young people and their families to develop and deliver the support plan to address presenting and underlying behaviours and need. They will work with young people in their communities, see them as frequently as their need requires in a variety of settings most comfortable for them including their homes and appropriate community spaces. This will involve evening and weekend working on a rostered basis. 

Applications Close: 07/01/2026

Substance Use Worker – Aberdeenshire

Alcohol and Drugs Action

£26,941 - £29,821

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 37 hours

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Permanent

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Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

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​​We are seeking a full-time Substance Use Workers to join our Aberdeenshire Services team. Please note part-time working will be considered for the right candidate. Position will be based in our Inverurie Step In and at various locations across South and Central Aberdeenshire. We are looking for candidates who have a background in Community Learning, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, or other related field. To be successful you must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of those affected by alcohol or drug use.

Applications Close: 10/12/2025

Head of Operations

Befriend a Child

£40,000 to £45,000

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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The Head of Operations is responsible for the leadership of Befriend a Child’s services, ensuring high-quality and impactful delivery across all programmes for children, young people and families. This role leads service development, operational performance, safeguarding, impact measurement and team management, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team to drive organisational growth and excellence.

Applications Close: 14/12/2025

Substance Use Worker (Part-time)

Alcohol and Drugs Action

£26,941 FTE

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Part Time

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Hours per week: 22.5 hours

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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We are seeking a part-time Substance Use Workers to join our Recovery Service Team, and help us to deliver person centred, effective services to those affected by alcohol and/or drugs across Aberdeen. This posts will be offered on a permanent basis. We are looking for candidates that have a background in Community Learning, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, or other related field/s. To be successful you must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of those affected by alcohol or drug use. Ideally, you will have had experience of working with substance users and knowledge of effective interventions.

Applications Close: 06/01/2026