Support Worker (4 Posts) (Permanent) (Full-Time & Part-Time) - WDN06138

West Dunbartonshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England seeks a highly motivated Support Worker to enhance the life chances of excluded children and families. Candidates will provide support and must be willing to train. Flexibility and a full driving licence are required. Benefits include the Local Government pension scheme and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Access to employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake vocational training is required.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Increase life chances and opportunities of children and families.
• Provide timely support and intervention.
• Forge good home/school and nursery links.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Ability to work with families

Education

SVQ Social Care or related qualification

Job description

Job Description

Post 1 - Based at Aurora House, Clydebank, 35 hours, Permanent

Post 2 - Based at Aurora House, Clydebank, 35 hours, Permanent

Post 3 - Based at Aurora House, Clydebank, 17.5 hours, Permanent

Post 4 - Based at Church Street, Dumbarton, 35 hours, Permanent

Please note that the part time post salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individuals to work within West Dunbartonshire Councils Children & Families Team.

The aim of a Support Worker is to increase, through timely support and intervention, the life chances and opportunities of children and families most excluded and at risk within the community.

Although no formal qualifications are essential for this post, a SVQ Social Care or related qualification are desirable and a willingness to undertake vocational training is required.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic people to work in this challenging yet rewarding area. The successful candidates will be given regular support and supervision as well as vocational training opportunities. You will be expected to undertake a range of work with families and forge good home/school and nursery links. Some weekend work may be required and a full driving licence is essential.

West Dunbartonshire Council, have a positive reputation for innovative and imaginative service delivery and for the professional development of staff.

Please contact Scott Barclay or Cheryl Egan, Team Leader(s) on 0141 562 8800 for further details or an informal discussion.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here .

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/