Early Years & Family Support Worker (18 hrs, Fixed Term)

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Balivanich; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle is seeking a Children’s Services Support Worker (Early Years) in Uist & Barra. The role is 18 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027. Salary ranges from £17,772 to £19,149 per annum, inclusive of £1,458 Distant Islands Allowance.

The post supports vulnerable children and young people across school, home and community settings, working with families and other staff to promote inclusion and attainment within an Integrated Children’s Services approach.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of educational provision and post-school provisions.
• Ability to work with young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing Behaviour Management Programmes for vulnerable young people.
• Work in family settings and out of school settings to support youths through recreational activities, vocational experiences, group work and independent living.
• Directly manage the behaviour of young people with challenging behaviour.
• Participate in early identification and intervention programmes by monitoring attendance and liaison with school staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Group work

Independent living

Recreational activities

Education

HNC/SVQ in Education

Equivalent vocational qualification

Job description

Comhairle is seeking a Children’s Services Support Worker (Early Years) in Uist & Barra. The role is 18 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027. Salary ranges from £17,772 to £19,149 per annum, inclusive of £1,458 Distant Islands Allowance.

The post supports vulnerable children and young people across school, home and community settings, working with families and other staff to promote inclusion and attainment within an Integrated Children’s Services approach.