Family Wellbeing Practitioner - North Ayrshire

Children First; Irvine; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible and hybrid working

Westfield Health

Blue Light Card discount

Fair Work accredited workplace

Job summary

Children First in Irvine, North Ayrshire seeks a Project Worker to join our Family Wellbeing Service. You will support children, young people and families and help deliver an innovative, restorative service.

The role is full-time (35 hours) or two part-time posts (17.5 hours) on a fixed-term basis from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027, with a closing date of 11 November 2026. You will travel within North Ayrshire to connect with communities and schools.

Qualifications

• Experience of keeping children safe in their own families.
• Fiercely passionate about children’s rights.
• Thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families.
• Kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children, young people and families.
• Promote Children First values and participation in services.
• Collaborate with partner agencies as part of a team around the child.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships across Children First.

Skills

Child protection

Children's rights

Trauma-informed

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Children First in Irvine, North Ayrshire seeks a Project Worker to join our Family Wellbeing Service. You will support children, young people and families and help deliver an innovative, restorative service.

The role is full-time (35 hours) or two part-time posts (17.5 hours) on a fixed-term basis from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027, with a closing date of 11 November 2026. You will travel within North Ayrshire to connect with communities and schools.