Resource Worker - Fathers

Tayside Council on Alcohol Vacancy

Post: Resource Worker Fathers (Birch)

Salary £26,572 per annum

Terms: 35 hrs a week/Fixed Term for 2 years

Responsible to: Alison Leuchars, Birch Practice Lead

Place of Work: Dundee

Ref No: 22/24

Brief Description of Duties:

As a Birch resource worker, you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. Birch is specifically designed to address the complex needs of individuals who have lost the care of their children to the care system, through intensive support, to enable change in their lives, and ultimately reduce the numbers of children being removed into care. You will work systemically in delivering a relationship-based programme where frequency, tenacity and creativity are central. The post holder will be required to assess the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan and deliver a proportional response to the presenting issues. Work will be delivered through one-to-one intervention as well as within a group setting across a range of sites. Additionally, you will be expected to contribute to the development of this service by contributing to the content & style of programmes/interventions as well as liaising with other agencies and professional workers to promote the service and identify specific gaps in provision within the local area. 

This post will form part of service developments aimed at extending the Birch service to meet the needs of Fathers impacted by the loss of a child(ren) through care proceedings.

Based on research including the voice of impacted Fathers this post is targeted at male candidates.

Additional Information: More information on the post can be obtained by contacting Alison Leuchars @alcoholtayside.com or Naiomi Thomson@alcoholtayside.com or by phoning 01382456012

An application form and Job Description/Person Spec can be downloaded from the TCA website https://alcoholtayside.com/get-involved/#vacancies

Completed applications should be returned direct by e-mail/post/by hand to Ronnie Ritchie, Tayside Council on Alcohol, The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD Telephone: 01382 456012, ronnie.ritchie@alcoholtayside.com. Registered Charity Number SC006511

Please note closing date for receipt of applications is 11 October 24

Applicants must note that Interviews for this post will be held on 21 October 24