Family Support Worker GIFSS

Aberlour; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service. This role is vital in promoting the wellbeing of children and young people by providing responsive support to families. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, engaging with families to foster relationships, build on strengths, and enhance skills. The position offers a supportive environment, excellent training, and generous leave, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community. Join us in our mission to empower families and create lasting change.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts across retailers

Excellent training

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings like Residential Child Care is desirable.
• Ability to evaluate interventions and support positive change.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with families to nurture relationships and build confidence.
• Support positive change and improve outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable families

Assessment and planning skills

Knowledge of child protection issues

Flexibility in working locations

Education

Professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above

Job description

About Aberlour Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) (City Wide)

Aberlour collaborates with the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and other Third Sector providers to promote the wellbeing of children and young people by offering caring and responsive support, especially important during the COVID-19 crisis. The Glasgow Intensive Family Support Service aims to deliver timely support to families to ensure children and young people can flourish at home, school, and in their community.

What we are looking for...

We are recruiting a Family Support Worker for 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term until 31st March 2026. The role involves working directly with families to nurture relationships, build on strengths, and help children and families develop skills and confidence, including evenings and weekends. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working for up to 12 months with families to support positive change and improve outcomes. We value collaborative working and relationship-based early intervention to support overwhelmed or excluded children and families.

You should have experience working with vulnerable families, assessing needs, planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions, and have knowledge of child and adult protection issues. Experience in childcare settings like Residential Child Care is desirable. A relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, along with experience working with children, young people, and families, is preferred. Flexibility to work across various locations in Glasgow, including family homes, schools, and community settings, is essential.

We are committed to making a positive impact on children and young people's lives. If you share our vision, we invite you to join our team. Please review our values on our website.

What we offer...

We provide a supportive team environment, excellent training, generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and discounts across retailers. We are committed to safeguarding and welfare, conducting thorough recruitment including PVG checks.

Applications deadline: Midnight Monday 12th May 2025