Family Support Workers - Glasgow Early Intervention Service

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Family Support Workers to join their team in Glasgow. This role focuses on providing relationship-based, strengths-focused support to children and families, empowering them to lead positive changes in their lives. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable families and a relevant qualification. The organization values a collaborative approach and offers a supportive environment with excellent training and generous benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Retailer discounts

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable families and assessing their needs.
• Professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centred relationships with families to support their strengths.
• Work directly with families to build skills and confidence.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable families

Assessment of strengths and needs

Planning and delivering interventions

Child protection issues

Adult protection issues

Working with families affected by domestic abuse

Mental health awareness

Substance misuse awareness

Education

Relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7

Job description

About Aberlour Early Intervention Family Support Service Glasgow

Our Aberlour Early Intervention Family Support Service in Glasgow works in partnership with children and young people (aged 12 years and under) and their families to develop relationship-based, strengths-focused, whole-family support.

What we are looking for...

We are recruiting two Family Support Workers, each working 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed term until 31st March 2026. As a Family Support Worker, you will develop person-centred relationships with families based on 'VOICE, VALIDATION, and HOPE'. You will work directly with families to build on their strengths and interests, help children and families develop skills and confidence, and strengthen community connections. Our goal is to help children, young people, and families feel safe, confident, capable, and included, providing support including evenings and weekends. We believe in working alongside families and empowering them to lead positive change in their lives across various settings including homes, schools, and communities.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable families, assessing strengths and needs, and planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that enable families to thrive. Experience with child and adult protection issues and working with families affected by domestic abuse, mental health, or substance misuse is required. Candidates should hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above and have experience working directly with children or young people and their families.

We value a caring, collaborative approach that recognizes strengths and responds empathetically to the needs of children, young people, and families, including working early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

For more details on candidate requirements, please visit our website.

What we offer...

We provide a supportive team environment, excellent training, and recognition for your efforts through generous annual leave, pension schemes, and discounts across retailers. We are committed to safeguarding and use a rigorous recruitment process, including PVG checks.

Application deadline: Midnight, Monday 12th May 2025.