Family Support Worker - Empower Families to Thrive

Aberlour Children's Charity; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,085 - 31,341; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 40 days of annual leave

3 x salary life insurance

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Job summary

A children's charity in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker in Glasgow. In this role, you will work alongside families to provide strengths-based support, empowering them to thrive in their environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable families, knowledge of child protection, and relevant professional qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary between £28,085 and £31,341, alongside excellent benefits, including generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children, young people, and their families.
• Ability to evaluate interventions and strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centred working relationships with families.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and strategies.
• Empower families to lead positive change in various settings.

Skills

Experience working alongside vulnerable families

Ability to assess strengths and needs

Knowledge of child and adult protection issues

Understanding of domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse

Education

Relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above

Job description

A children's charity in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker in Glasgow. In this role, you will work alongside families to provide strengths-based support, empowering them to thrive in their environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable families, knowledge of child protection, and relevant professional qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary between £28,085 and £31,341, alongside excellent benefits, including generous annual leave.