Intensive Family Support Worker - Part-Time & Flexible

Right There; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Pension plan

Annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to Work

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Right There is recruiting a Family Support Worker for the Highland Intensive Family Support programme. The role focuses on 12-week intensive support for 12–18-year-olds at risk, delivering practical and emotional help to keep them connected with families.

Part-time, 17.5 hours/week, flexible hours; salary SCP 21–24, pro rata £13,116–£14,266 per year. Travel within Caithness is required and driving is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges.
• Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people and helping families stay together where it is safe to do so.
• Knowledge of issues affecting children, young people and families, including trauma, poverty and family breakdown.
• Understanding of GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise and SSSC Codes of Practice.
• The ability to prioritise, keep accurate records and produce clear reports when required.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• The ability to travel across the agreed geographical area, with a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, intensive support to young people and families across Caithness and local surrounding areas.
• Work closely with Social Work, Police, Education and other partners to provide joined-up, wraparound support.
• Use a restorative approach to help families work through conflict, strengthen relationships and build resilience.
• Carry out whole-family assessments that focus on strengths, needs, risks and progress towards agreed outcomes.
• Support young people and families with areas such as wellbeing, education, safety planning, substance use and family relationships.
• Advocate for young people and families, making sure their voices are heard in planning and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate case files and contribute to multi-agency meetings and service development.

Skills

Youth work

Social care experience

Relationship building

Record keeping

Driving licence

MS Office

Travel to area

Education

SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare for Children and Young People

HNC or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Right There is recruiting a Family Support Worker for the Highland Intensive Family Support programme. The role focuses on 12-week intensive support for 12–18-year-olds at risk, delivering practical and emotional help to keep them connected with families.

Part-time, 17.5 hours/week, flexible hours; salary SCP 21–24, pro rata £13,116–£14,266 per year. Travel within Caithness is required and driving is essential.