Family Key Worker, Inverness - HGH19887

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Inverness is seeking a Family Key Worker to coordinate information and support services for families. This role requires SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent and demands efficient travel among service locations. Candidates must be eligible for an Overseas Criminal Record Check if necessary. The position offers a fixed-term contract for 12 months with a salary between £40,021 and £43,388.

Qualifications

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or certain listed countries.
• Able to obtain an Overseas Criminal Record Check if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advocacy, assessment, and family support.
• Collaborate with other services for children and families.

Skills

Travel efficiently between locations

Co-ordinate access to services

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Family Key Worker

Location: Inverness

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term

Salary: £40,021 - £43,388 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Emily Birnie Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To co‑ordinate access to and provision of information, advocacy, assessment, planning and family support in collaboration with the other services for children and families.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

• SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Education, Community Education, Nursing or equivalent.
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service.