Family Support Worker

Job Description

Inverurie Children & Families Team
Aberdeenshire Council

Could you make a difference to a child's story?

Every day, our Family Support Workers help children, young people and families overcome challenges, build on strengths and create positive change. If you are passionate about supporting families, believe in relationship based practice and want a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Based within the Inverurie Children & Families Team, you will join a supportive and experienced service committed to keeping children safe, strengthening families and helping children thrive within their communities.

Why Inverurie?

Known as the heart of the Garioch, Inverurie offers the perfect balance of town and country living. With excellent transport links to Aberdeen, beautiful countryside on your doorstep, vibrant local communities and a strong sense of connection, it is a fantastic place to live and work.
From the Bennachie hills and scenic walks to bustling cafés, local events and family friendly communities, Inverurie combines a high quality of life with a strong commitment to supporting local children and families.

About the Role

As a Family Support Worker, you will be at the heart of our work with children and families. You will build trusted relationships with parents, carers, children and young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes and make lasting changes.

You could be involved in:

·Supporting children and young people to express their views and participate in decisions that affect them
·Working alongside families to develop routines, boundaries and positive parenting strategies
·Delivering direct work with children around feelings, relationships, wellbeing and safety
·Supervising family time and supporting meaningful family relationships
·Helping children and young people attend appointments, activities and educational opportunities
·Supporting families experiencing challenges such as mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, substance use or social isolation
·Working closely with Social Workers, schools, health professionals and third sector partners
·Contributing to assessments, plans and reviews through effective recording and communication

This is a hands on role where you will spend much of your time working directly with children and families in their homes, communities and local services.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

·Believes every child deserves to be loved, safe and supported
·Can build positive and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
·Is compassionate, resilient and able to work with families facing complex challenges
·Works well independently while remaining a valued member of a wider team
·Has excellent communication and recording skills
·Is flexible, creative and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children

Experience working with children, young people or families is desirable. Most importantly, we want people who share our values and are committed to making a real difference.

What We Offer

·A welcoming and supportive team environment
·Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development
·Training in trauma informed and relationship based practice
·The opportunity to work creatively and directly with children and families
·A role where you can see the real impact of your work on people's lives
·Competitive local authority terms and conditions

Join Us

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to support children and families through some of the most important moments in their lives.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day while working in one of Aberdeenshire's most vibrant communities, we would love to hear from you.

Help children thrive. Support families to succeed. Build stronger communities.

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.

Expected Interview Date: 11/09/2026

Informal enquiries to Susan Donald - 01467 534904

 

 

 

Responsibilities

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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 one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.