Family Support Worker (Glasgow Early Intervention Service)

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Employer pension scheme

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Aberlour is seeking a Family Support Worker for Glasgow Early Intervention Family Support Service. The role focuses on relationship-based, whole-family support for children aged 12 and under and their families, working across homes, schools and community settings.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly on a fixed-term contract until May 2027, including evenings and weekends. Candidates need experience with vulnerable families and a SCQF level 7 qualification or above, with PVG checks and a

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable families and inter-agency work.
• Ability to assess strengths and needs and plan interventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationship-based, strengths-focused whole-family support.
• Work directly with families to build skills and confidence and strengthen community connections.
• Provide support in family homes, schools and community settings, including evenings and weekends.
• Work across settings including family homes, schools and community to support safe, confident and included children.
• Evenings and weekends work as required.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Child protection experience

Domestic abuse/mental health/substance

Evenings/weekends availability

Empathy and communication

Education

SCQF level 7 qualification

Job description

## Family Support Worker (Glasgow Early Intervention Service)* Aberlour* Full time* £29,068 – £32,437* On site: Glasgow* Closing 5th November 2026* Advertised from 26th October 2026* 37.5 hours per week. Fixed-term until May 2027#### RoleDo you want to make a difference to our children and young people?Do you believe that every one of Scotland’s children and young people deserve the chance to flourish?If so, this is the post for YOU!**About Aberlour Early Intervention Family Support Service Glasgow...**Our Aberlour Early Intervention Family Support Service, based in Glasgow will work in partnership with children andyoung people (aged 12 years and under) and their families to develop relationship-based, strengths-focused wholefamily support.**What we are looking for....**We are looking to recruit a Family Support Worker to work 37.5 hours per week, fixed term until May 2027. As a FamilySupport Worker you will develop a person-centred working relationship with your families, based on a model of‘VOICE, VALIDATION and HOPE’. As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with families to build on theirexisting strengths and interests, help children and families build skills and confidence and strengthencommunity connections. Our ambition is to help children, young people and families feel safe, confident,capable, and included, offering support when it is needed, including evenings and weekends. We believe inworking alongside families, empowering them to lead positive change in their own lives in a variety of settingsincluding family homes, schools, and within the community.We are looking for candidates who are experienced in working alongside vulnerable families to assess strengths andneeds as well as plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and strategies which enable families to thrive. Youwill have experience of child and adult protection issues and of working with children, young people andparents/carers affected by domestic abuse, mental health and/or substance misuse. You must share our vision thatcollaborative working and relationship based early intervention is the best option for children and families whoare feeling overwhelmed or excluded.Ideally you will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, together with relevantexperience of working directly with children or young people and their families.Not afraid to test new ways of working, you will bring a fresh, caring, and collaborative approach which recognisesstrengths and responds empathically to the needs of children, young people, and their families – this willinclude early mornings, evenings, and weekend work.At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need toreach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our valuesto understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.**What we offer...**As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued andrewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generousannual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.If you have any queries please e-mail: [e-mail] is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorousrecruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.#### Application notesFor more information and to apply, please visit the Aberlour website.