Community Throughcare Advocate – Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Action for Children; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,406 - 28,607; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Training opportunities

Flexible parental leave

5% employer contribution + life cover

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children in Glasgow is seeking a Community Worker to support young people and families through a flexible, community‑based role. The post is permanent, part‑time (16 hours per week) including evenings and weekends, with travel across a wide geographical area.

You will build relationships, respond to needs, and work within safeguarding processes to promote safety and wellbeing. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is required for this role.
• Experience or knowledge of challenges faced by people involved in the Justice system, addiction, or homelessness would be helpful.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Pre-Release Planning: Work with prison staff to create robust pre-release plans, including three-way handovers.
• Utilise Pre-Release Tools: Engage through face-to-face contact, email correspondence, and multi-agency meetings.
• Family-Centred Approach: Collaborate with Families Outside partner to support individuals and their families.
• Effective Working Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues for the best outcomes.
• Information Sharing: Share information with key stakeholders to support multi-agency collaboration.
• Onward Referrals and Service Endings: Identify suitable referrals and ensure smooth service transitions.

Job description

Action for Children in Glasgow is seeking a Community Worker to support young people and families through a flexible, community‑based role. The post is permanent, part‑time (16 hours per week) including evenings and weekends, with travel across a wide geographical area.

You will build relationships, respond to needs, and work within safeguarding processes to promote safety and wellbeing. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.