Family Support Worker - ABS45327

Aberdeenshire Council; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is looking for a compassionate individual to support unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 15 and above. This role requires a commitment to advocating for their needs and fostering their development in a challenging but rewarding environment. The position is fixed-term, lasting until September 2027. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy and a dedication to service quality.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement.
• Ability to advocate and teach life skills to young people.
• Empathy towards adolescents in vulnerable situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 15 and above.
• Demonstrate understanding and warmth in interactions.
• Nurture positive development and support the young individuals.

Job description

Job Description

This post is to join our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children team.

We are an innovative, enthusiastic and robust team who looks after traumatised and vulnerable unaccompanied asylum seeking young people. Their ages range from 15 years age and above. Working with these young people brings it's challenges, however, the most rewarding and positive experience one could ask for.

This post would require a warm, enthusiastic and understanding person. A person who will be willing to advocate, teach life skills to the young people, nurture positive development, be empathetic to their plight and importantly enjoy working with adolescents.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 5/09/2027

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references on of which must be your current or most recent employer.