Family Wellbeing Support Worker

Job Summary

Temporary until 31st March 2026.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new and innovative team within North Ayrshire HSCP. The Family Centred Wellbeing Service was introduced in November 2021 and has been operational in the Irvine and Three Towns localities since then. We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to support the expansion of this service into the Kilwinning and Garnock Valley localities, as well as to support the demand that has been established within Irvine and the Three Towns. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals and devise multi-agency care plans, focused on early, preventative, interventions, for children aged 5-18 years and their families. This service has been developed in partnership with colleagues in Education, who remain a key partner. Education colleagues have provided opportunities for training, learning and development on several approaches to promote the healthy wellbeing and development of the children and families supported by the team. The service is passionate about improving outcomes for young people and we are committed to strengths-based and innovative practice that seeks to empower families to be able to meet their specific needs independently, reducing the need for longer-term social services intervention. We do this by subscribing to frameworks such as the Promise and Signs of Safety, and training will be made available on these frameworks.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below and/or contact Patrick Farren (Team Manager, 01294 315 440, patrickfarren@north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Council’s website.

 

Additional Information

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (both)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles.If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.