Family Wellbeing & Parental Support Practitioner

Aberdeenshire Council; Huntly; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is offering a fixed-term position to provide emotional and practical support to children and families in Huntly, Alford, Banff and Turriff. You will work closely with Social Work, Health and Education to deliver a strengths-based service and support families to achieve their own goals.

The post involves running parental groups, plus one-to-one support, with a commitment to continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and organisation.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the PVG Act 2007.
• A PVG Scheme membership/update check is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and families in the local community.
• Run parental groups and support families in one-to-one situations.
• Collaborate with Social Work, Health and Education to deliver the best service.

Job description

Aberdeenshire Council is offering a fixed-term position to provide emotional and practical support to children and families in Huntly, Alford, Banff and Turriff. You will work closely with Social Work, Health and Education to deliver a strengths-based service and support families to achieve their own goals.

The post involves running parental groups, plus one-to-one support, with a commitment to continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and organisation.