Support Worker (Fixed Term) (Full-Time)

Job Description

This post is fixed term until the end of July 2027.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work within West Dunbartonshire Councils Children & Families Team.

The aim of a Support Worker is to increase, through timely support and intervention, the life chances and opportunities of children and families most excluded and at risk within the community.

Although no formal qualifications are essential for this post a SVQ Social Care or related qualification are desirable and a willingness to undertake vocational training is required.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic people to work in this challenging yet rewarding area. The successful candidates will be given regular support and supervision as well as vocational training opportunities. You will be expected to undertake a range of work with families and forge good home/school and nursery links.

Some weekend work may be required and a full driving licence is essential.

West Dunbartonshire Council, have a positive reputation for innovative and imaginative service delivery and for the professional development of staff.

Please contact Cheryl Egan, Team Leader on 0141 562 8800 for further details or an informal discussion.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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