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FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER – FORTH VALLEY

35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
(Job-share, part time or flexible working will be considered)
2 year post
£24,087 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus 4% employer pension contribution
Based: FORTH VALLEY (Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire)

Due to the internal promotion of the current post-holder, we are seeking a Family Support Worker (1.0 FTE) to join our team. This post will support the delivery of the Forth Valley Family Support Service. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a range of family support services which address the specific needs of families and support groups, including evidence-based interventions, with the assistance and support of the Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley. This includes facilitating family support groups and working with individuals on a one-to-one basis; providing advocacy to support groups and individual family members, and actively promoting family recovery and family inclusive practice.

The post has a Forth Valley wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the region and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification; have experience of direct client work, group work, direct work with families and understanding of the voluntary sector; with knowledge of issues affecting families affected by substance use. Candidates should be able to effectively and sensitively advocate for others, with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

You can find out more information about our work in ‘The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and our Impact Report 2022-23.

Closing date

11.59pm, Sunday 5 May 2024

(Applicants being invited to interview will be advised by end of Tuesday 7 May).

Interviews will be held (via Zoom video link) on Tuesday 14 May.

How to apply:

TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO OUR BREATHE HR PORTAL HERE.

You are also required to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via the online link given in the Application Form.

PLEASE NOTE!! YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR APPLICATION FORM AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU ADD YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS TO BREATHE, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO RETURN LATER TO UPLOAD YOUR FORMS.

Please contact Lynne Wandrum, Senior Family Support Development Officer (Email lynne@sfad.org.uk, Mob 0791 917 6988) for an informal discussion about this post, or with any queries about uploading your Application Form to Breathe or completing the online Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

YOUNG PERSONS SUPPORT WORKER (ROUTES)

35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
(Job share, part-time or flexible working will be considered)
£24,087 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus 4% employer pension contribution
Based: EAST AND WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in young people’s lives? We are recruiting a Young Persons Support Worker to join our Routes team. This post supports the delivery of Scottish Families ‘Routes’ Young Persons Project, working alongside young people in East and West Dunbartonshire, to provide a programme of support for 12-26 year olds affected by family alcohol and drug use. The post operates as part of the Routes team led by a Senior Family Support Development Officer and supported by two Development Officers and one other Support Assistant.

The post is predominantly located in East Dunbartonshire but will involve travel throughout both East and West Dunbartonshire for weekly groups and activities. Some home working is involved. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. There will be a close working relationship with young people, schools and other local partner agencies in East and West Dunbartonshire.

You will play an integral part in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young people, helping them to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Routes is co-produced in collaboration with the young people we support, so their views are central to everything we do. The Routes model encourages young people to have hope and aspirations. We provide person-centred support which combines one-to-one and/or group support, helping them to build a positive future.

Alongside advocacy and one-to-one support, we also offer a busy programme of activities and groups. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join our team.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, have a vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant experience, along with an understanding of emotional and developmental issues for children and young people. We are seeking someone who can build rapport, positively engage and support young people, as well as having the ability to listen and talk to young people from differing abilities, understanding and backgrounds. Experience of identifying and managing risk and of delivering group work activities, along with knowledge of issues for young people affected by family substance use and an understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding practice, are an advantage.

This is a full-time role, but job share, part-time or flexible working will be considered. Please contact Pam Burns (details below) if you would like to discuss this.

You can find out more information about our work in ‘The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and our Impact Report 2022-23.

Closing date

11.59pm, Sunday 5 May 2024

(Applicants being invited to interview will be advised by end of Monday 6 May).

Interviews will be held on Monday 13 May 2024. The interviews will be in person at the Routes base, Enterprise House, Kirkintilloch G66 1XQ.

How to apply:

TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO OUR BREATHE HR PORTAL HERE.

You are also required to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via the online link given in the Application Form.

PLEASE NOTE!! YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR APPLICATION FORM AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU ADD YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS TO BREATHE, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO RETURN LATER TO UPLOAD YOUR FORMS.

For an informal discussion about this post, or if you have any queries about uploading your Application Form or completing the online Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, please contact Pam Burns (Senior Family Support Development Officer – Young People), email pam@sfad.org.uk, mob 07387 443756, if you have any queries about uploading your Application Form to Breathe or completing.