Family Support Worker

Job Description

This is an excellent time to join the Youth Services Team with the ongoing developments due to the implementation of the Children (Care and Justice) Scotland Act 2024.  The team will primarily work with young people who are in conflict with the law.  The ideal candidate would have a strong interest  in outdoor activities support young people to build relationships, new skills and try new experiences. Experience of working with older young people would be desirable. The task would be a mix of group and individual work.

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.

Informal enquiries to: Linda Lomas Tel: 01467 539469

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