Relief Children's Services Support Worker (3799), Lewis & Harris

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Children’s Services Support Worker to support vulnerable children and young people. This role involves working in various settings, including schools and homes, to foster inclusion and achievement. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and practical experience, particularly with those facing social and emotional challenges. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while working in a supportive team environment. Ideal for those passionate about child welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent in relevant area.
• Practical experience of working with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion and achievement of vulnerable children.
• Work directly with children and families in various settings.

Skills

Support for vulnerable children

Experience with young people

Understanding of social and emotional difficulties

Education

HNC in Education, Social Work, Psychology or Health

Vocational qualification or relevant work experience

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: CNS05375

Published: 01/05/2025

Closes: 19/05/2025

Location: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Offices Sandwick Road Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW

Rate: £17.58 per hour

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

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Relief Children’s Services Support Worker (3799), Lewis & Harris
£17.58 per hour (inclusive of £1.48 Distant Islands Allowance per hour)

You will support the inclusion, attainment and achievement of vulnerable children and young people mainly in supported accommodation, but also in school, home and community settings through direct work with children and young people, their families, and other support staff, as part of an Integrated Children’s Services approach. This post is for relief cover on an as and when required basis.

You must be educated to HNC level in a relevant area (Education, Social Work, Psychology or Health) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant work experience. You will have practical experience of working with young people who are particularly vulnerable in terms of social, emotional, behavioural, learning or family difficulties and the ability to work with and understand young people who may have complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

This post is on an as and when basis to cover absences of permanent staff. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 19 May 2025