Working for Access to Industry provides an opportunity to develop yourself within a dynamic organisation, while supporting individuals to achieve their goals. The roles within Access to Industry are varied and require a diverse range of skills.

EnCompass Caseworker (Maternity)

21-28 Hours Per Week
£28,684 (pro rata for part-time)
Based in Edinburgh
Maternity post (for up to 12 months)

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 24 February 2026 (noon).
Interviews will be held in person in Edinburgh on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Role:

An opportunity has arisen for Access to Industry (AI) to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work within our EnCompass team, focusing on work with our clients in recovery from problematic substance use and justice involvement. You will be a self-starter and be creative in delivering casework and developing activities that enhance clients’ confidence and skills, progressing them into further learning and employment.

A full job description is attached below.

Application notes:

Applications should confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria and include a CV and Supporting Statement. All emails should be marked ‘CONFIDENTIAL: EnCompass Caseworker (Maternity)’.

Curriculum Vitae (CV):

Your CV should describe your education and experience and should include two referees, ideally one of whom should be your most recent employer (if you have one), but other referees are acceptable. We will not contact referees prior to interview.

Supporting Statement, please include:

  • Preferred hours: state in the opening paragraph of the Supporting Statement what your preferred hours per week are and if you have a preference for working pattern/days (or days you would be unable to work).
  • Person Specification: The Supporting Statement should demonstrate your experience and how this matches with our requirements in the Person Specification and Job Description.
  • Length: The Supporting Statement should be confined to a maximum of two sides of A4 in minimum font size 11. Additional information over this limit will not be considered. Generic statements not contextualised for the post will be discarded.

Email applications should be sent to: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk
Postal applications should be sent to: Access to Industry, 156 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1RP

Downloads:
Application Pack EnCompass Caseworker (Maternity)

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