Intensive Family Support Worker – Travel Paid

Right There; Scotland; A distancia; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid annual leave

Contributory pension

Travel expenses paid

Flexible shifts

Descripción de la vacante

Right There invites applications for an Intensive Family Support Worker to assist young people aged 12–18 in the Highlands. You will build trusted relationships, meet families where they are, and help identify goals to keep young people safe and connected.

You will collaborate with Social Work, Police, Education, and partners, using a restorative approach to strengthen family resilience and reduce the need for statutory support. A compassionate, practical, hopeful mindset is essential.

Formación

• Experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges.
• Knowledge of trauma, poverty and family breakdown.
• Understanding GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise and SSSC Codes of Practice.
• Ability to prioritise, keep accurate records and produce clear reports.

Responsabilidades

• Provide flexible, intensive support to young people and families across the Highlands.
• Work with Social Work, Police, Education and other partners to provide joined-up, wraparound support.
• Use a restorative approach to help families work through conflict and build resilience.
• Carry out whole-family assessments focusing on strengths, needs, risks and progress.
• Support wellbeing, education, safety planning, substance use and family relationships.
• Advocate for young people and families, ensuring their voices are heard in planning and decisions.
• Maintain accurate case files and contribute to multi-agency meetings.

Conocimientos

Youth work

Family support

Trauma awareness

Driving licence

Record keeping

MS Office

Educación

SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare for Children and Young People

HNC or above

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Right There invites applications for an Intensive Family Support Worker to assist young people aged 12–18 in the Highlands. You will build trusted relationships, meet families where they are, and help identify goals to keep young people safe and connected.

You will collaborate with Social Work, Police, Education, and partners, using a restorative approach to strengthen family resilience and reduce the need for statutory support. A compassionate, practical, hopeful mindset is essential.