Project Worker 1

Barnardo's Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days per annum (pro‑r/

Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave

Family-friendly leave options

Sick pay from day 1

Pension with matched contribution

Cycle2work and season ticket loans

Job summary

Barnardo's Scotland is seeking a Part-time Project Worker 1 for Thrive Service to support disabled children and young people.

You will develop and facilitate group work and 1-to-1 sessions at the service base, Monday–Thursday 1:30-7:30pm, complete assessments, care plans and maintain records, and work closely with partners and families to shape support plans while applying safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• HNC in Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience developing and facilitating group work.
• Demonstrated creativity, dynamism and flexibility in meeting the needs of children and young people.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery to children and young people with disability in the Thrive Service.
• Develop and facilitate group work and 1-to-1 sessions at the service base, Monday–Thursday 1:30‑7:30pm.
• Complete assessments, care plans and maintain records in line with local and organisational policy.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with partners, children, young people and families to shape support plans.
• Apply safeguarding policies and procedures and uphold the adversities experienced by children, young people and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Flexibility

Group work facilitation

Child and youth engagement

Education

HNC in Social Care

Job description

Part‑time Project Worker 1 – Thrive Service

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery to children and young people with disability in the Thrive Service.
• Develop and facilitate group work and 1‑to‑1 support sessions at the service base, Monday–Thursday 1:30‑7:30pm.
• Complete assessments, care plans and maintain records in line with local and organisational policy.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with partners, children, young people and families to shape support plans.
• Apply safeguarding policies and procedures and uphold the adversities experienced by children, young people and families, particularly around disability and ASN.

Qualifications

• HNC in Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of developing and facilitating group work.
• Demonstrated creativity, dynamism and flexibility in meeting the needs of children and young people.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Pay & Reward Framework

Salary is determined by Barnardo's Pay Framework. Starting salaries are between the minimum and mid‑point of the pay band, with annual progression based on contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements based on trust, flexibility and empowerment.
• Annual leave: 26 days per annum for full‑time colleagues (prorata for part‑time).
• Buy‑up to an additional 5 days of annual leave via the “Buy Your Leave” scheme.
• Family‑friendly leave options such as maternity, paternity, adoption and other statutory leave.
• Service‑related sick pay from day1.
• Group Personal Pension with matched contribution (4% or 6%) and salary‑sacrifice option.
• Death in service cover of 4× annual earnings for all staff contributing to the pension.
• Cycle2work scheme and interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Discounts and cashback from high‑street shops, cinemas, gyms, leisure and holidays via the Benefit Portal.
• 20% discount at Barnardo’s stores.
• Health cash plan covering dental, glasses and therapy.
• Access to the employee assistance program (EAP) and Barnardo’s Learning and Development offer.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer that seeks to reflect the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic groups, disabled candidates and other under‑represented groups. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.