Family Support Worker - 101514 - 451894

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Stirling is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver early and preventative support to families with children aged 2 to the end of primary school. The role involves providing tailored support through 1:1 assistance and group work. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications at HNC Level and experience working with families. The position is permanent with part-time hours and offers benefits such as flexible working arrangements, extensive leave, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.
• Experience in home visiting and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support and group work for families with children aged 2 to primary school.
• Work flexibly tailored to families' needs.

Skills

Experience working with families

Facilitating group-work

HNC Level education or equivalent

Education

HNC Level or relevant qualification

Job description

Contract Type: 17.5 hours Permanent (with an additional 7 hours fixed term to 26/06/2026)

Salary: £16,854 - £18,234 (based on 17.5 hours per week), £23,595 - £25,527 (based on 24.5 hours per week)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week Permanent (with an additional 7 hours per week fixed term to 26/06/2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker within the Parent and Family Support Team, Schools, Learning and Education. The Parent and Family Support Team delivers early and preventative support to families with children aged 2 up until the end of primary school. Support is flexible and tailored to families' needs and is delivered through 1:1 support and a range of evidence-based group supports.

The post is 24.5 hours per week extended year. 17.5 hours of the post are permanent with the remaining hours being on a fixed term basis until 26th June 2026. The role involves home visiting and working in community settings with an office base at Back O' Hill, Stirling.

The successful applicant will require to be educated to HNC Level or have a qualification relevant to the post and have experience working with families on a 1-1 basis and in facilitating group-work.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
• Carers Leave.
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lift share Scheme.
• Car Lease Scheme.
• Technology Benefit Scheme.