Family Support Practitioner

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Ruchazie Family Centre and on site nursery provide support to families with children under the age of 12 years across the Northeast of Glasgow. The family centre offers a holistic package of family support tailored to the needs of families who are directly referred by our Health and Social Care partners.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the post of Family Support Practitioner, 35 hours on a temporary basis until the June 2024 pending further funding.

Qualification level is SQA level 7 or above in either Children and Young People, Health & Social Services or equivalent. The Family Support Practitioner would be responsible for supporting children and families within the Northeast of Glasgow who are referred by social work. In line with GIRFEC and The Promise we support families who face various challenges in their day to day lives. A good understanding of the issues affecting families is required especially around impact of trauma, mental health, poverty, addiction, domestic violence and parenting needs. You should be able to demonstrate experience of completing robust initial assessments, reviewing and person centred support planning processes and have a good understanding of child protection procedures.

The Family Support Service operates from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week over 365 days. The successful candidate will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis normally 1 in 6 and be flexible to the needs of the service. We have excellent access to training and other benefits across the organisation.

Full details of this Service can be viewed on the attached Project Background Document.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

The successful candidate must have a full current drivers licence and access to own transport.

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For more information on these roles please contact Project Manager Debbie Hamilton on 0141 774 8202.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. We are a SVQ accredited centre. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.