Relief Family Support Worker
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12 to £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Company: | Quarriers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DG |
Summary
Are you an Family Support Worker seeking relief work in Dumfries? Are you keen to join an award-winning service who continue to be committed to The Promise Scotland made - that every child grows up loved, safe and respected and able to realise their full potential? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you!
Your new opportunity
An rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Relief Family Support Worker to join our family support service in Dumfries and Galloway covering areas Stranraer & Newton Stewart. As a Family Support Worker you will provide intense family support to children and their families in Dumfries. You will play an important part in keeping families together and supporting them with the wider social inequalities that impact their lives. You will also ensure that families and children's voices are heard while tailoring their support to meet their identified needs. Each person you meet will be listened to, respected and involved in decisions which could effect them while working towards achieving positive outcomes.
This opportunity is permanent role working on a relief basis, hours will be agreed on by service needs.
What you will need to bring to the role
Understanding of drug and alcohol issues, child development and family dynamics.
Knowledge and/or experience of child and/or adult protection
Supportive and enabling approach to all family members and staff
Able to prioritise tasks and organise a diverse workload
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills, confidence and knowledge
Experience of effective inter agency collaboration
Ability to work irregular hours when required – including evening and weekends.
Driving licence is desirable and access to own transport
Compassionate and empathetic approach when supporting families with the challenges they face.
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
Training, support, learning and development.
Opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life.
Family friendly working policies and procedures.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
£500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
Workplace Pension.
Registered with Concert for Carers.
Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
Cycle to work scheme.
Christmas saving scheme.
Full details of this Service and our role can be viewed on the attached Project Background and Job Role Profile Documents. For more information about this role please contact Mark McHattie on 01387 249888
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Your new opportunity
An rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Relief Family Support Worker to join our family support service in Dumfries and Galloway covering areas Stranraer & Newton Stewart. As a Family Support Worker you will provide intense family support to children and their families in Dumfries. You will play an important part in keeping families together and supporting them with the wider social inequalities that impact their lives. You will also ensure that families and children's voices are heard while tailoring their support to meet their identified needs. Each person you meet will be listened to, respected and involved in decisions which could effect them while working towards achieving positive outcomes.
This opportunity is permanent role working on a relief basis, hours will be agreed on by service needs.
What you will need to bring to the role
Understanding of drug and alcohol issues, child development and family dynamics.
Knowledge and/or experience of child and/or adult protection
Supportive and enabling approach to all family members and staff
Able to prioritise tasks and organise a diverse workload
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills, confidence and knowledge
Experience of effective inter agency collaboration
Ability to work irregular hours when required – including evening and weekends.
Driving licence is desirable and access to own transport
Compassionate and empathetic approach when supporting families with the challenges they face.
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
Training, support, learning and development.
Opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life.
Family friendly working policies and procedures.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
£500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
Workplace Pension.
Registered with Concert for Carers.
Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
Cycle to work scheme.
Christmas saving scheme.
Full details of this Service and our role can be viewed on the attached Project Background and Job Role Profile Documents. For more information about this role please contact Mark McHattie on 01387 249888
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.