Family Support Worker

Job Description

Provide assistance and direct support to families/carers and children/young people in the community while working within the appropriate legislative framework and Aberdeenshire Councils procedures and guidance.

Work in partnership with service users, carers, family members, third sector and multi agency partners to provide service users with holistic support.

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.

Working Pattern: 21.75 hours per week, working days can be discussed.

Expected Interview Date: 13 February 2026

Informal enquiries to Kayleigh Scorgie Tel: 01467 536746

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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 of 2 references one of which must be your current or most recent employer.