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Aberdeenshire Council; Huntly; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is offering a fixed-term position to provide emotional and practical support to children and families in Huntly, Alford, Banff and Turriff. You will work closely with Social Work, Health and Education to deliver a strengths-based service and support families to achieve their own goals.

The post involves running parental groups, plus one-to-one support, with a commitment to continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and organisation.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the PVG Act 2007.
• A PVG Scheme membership/update check is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and families in the local community.
• Run parental groups and support families in one-to-one situations.
• Collaborate with Social Work, Health and Education to deliver the best service.

Job description

Provide emotional and practical support and guidance to children and families in the local community. Supporting families to make positive changes in line with their own goals. Using a strengths-based approach to build trust, resilience and to reduce barriers to wider community engagement.

This post involves working closely with Social Work, Heath and Education to provide the best service and support for our families. The role will involve running parental groups and supporting families in a one to one situation.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

These posts will support a Whole Family Wellbeing Team being created centrally to supportHuntly, Alford, Banff and Turriff areas of Aberdeenshire.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 31 October 2028

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement one references, which must be your current or most recent employer.