Family Support Worker

Fife Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scotland is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide assessment and practical support to families in need. The role involves working with vulnerable children and families, ensuring effective communication and delivering impactful interventions. Candidates must have a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent. This full-time position may require some lone working and flexibility. A PVG scheme membership is also required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 7 or equivalent in childcare or social care.
• Experience building effective relationships with families.
• Experience delivering interventions which demonstrate impact and improve outcomes.
• Good communication and organisational skills including IT and report writing.
• Ability to travel within Fife.
• Ability to work as part of a Team and on own as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment and support for family wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Record service user information and measure impact.
• Recording service user information and measuring impact of support

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Knowledge of assessment frameworks

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

SCQF Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

IT

Report writing

Job description

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Base pay range

Proposed Interview Date: 19 & 20 February 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 08 February 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Key tasks include:

• Undertaking assessment and practical support/advice to families to address wellbeing needs, concerns and emerging risk
• Working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies to promote wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes
• Contributing to the delivery of a range of group work opportunities
• Recording service user information and measuring impact of support

The post involves some lone working, working flexibly.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

Educated to SCQF Level 7 which includes HNC or Advanced Highers or equivalent in one of the relevant fields of childcare, social care, health or community development.

The individual should have:

• Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families and the ability to build effective relationships
• Knowledge of assessment frameworks
• Experience of delivering interventions which demonstrate impact and improve outcomes
• Good communication and organisational skills including IT and report writing skills
• Ability to travel within Fife
• Ability to work as part of a Team and on own as required

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

For further information, please contact either [e-mail], [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider and Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Government Administration