Female Relief Family Support Worker

Are you an experienced Family Support Worker seeking a part time opportunity in Dumfries and Galloway? 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 Relief Female OnlyFamily Support Worker's to join our family support service in Dumfries.

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 a relief role working hours will be dependent on 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 preferred and access to own transport
• Compassionate and empathetic approach when supporting families with the challenges they face.

What's in it for you?

SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre

Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)

Training & development opportunities

Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work

Family-friendly policies

Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

£500 refer-a-friend bonus(T&Cs apply)

Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Concerts for Carers

Full details of this Service and our role can be viewed on the attached Project Background and Job Role Profile Documents.