Family Worker – Dundee

Theyardscotland; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yard in Dundee are seeking a positive, kind Family Worker to provide emotional and practical support to families with children with additional support needs. You will help families access services and resources, advocating for their rights and wellbeing.

We value trauma-informed, inclusive approaches, strong organisational skills and the ability to build trusting relationships. PVG clearance may be required and equality of opportunity is emphasised. Interviews will be held in November.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional support needs.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Knowledge of children’s rights, trauma informed and inclusive practices.
• Understanding of child and adult protection practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities.

Skills

Experience with children and young

Disabilities and additional support

Trauma-informed approach

Child protection knowledge

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you a positive, kind individual who enjoys supporting others? Do you value the benefit of community? We have a great opportunity for you as a Family Worker in Dundee.

As our Family Worker you will provide emotional and practical support to families with children with a wide range of additional support needs, empowering them to understand and access the support available to them from external services.

The Family Worker role is essential in ensuring that families get the right help when they need it most.

This job is for you if you have:

• experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional support needs
• excellent relationship building skills
• knowledge of children’s rights, trauma informed and inclusive practices
• an understanding of child and adult protection practices
• excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities

Closing date: 05:00pm on Monday 19th October

Interviews will be held on Friday 6th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th of November

The Yard aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on any grounds. The above post is subject to a PVG.