Children and Young Person’s Worker x 2, West Lothian Civic Centre, 499.13

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2 X 24 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within West Lothian’s Domestic and Sexual Assault Team (DASAT) as a Children and Young Person’s worker.

You will have previous experience of working with children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and understand the complexities of all forms of trauma and abuse and its impacts on children and young people.

You will have the ability to engage with children, young people and their families in a trauma informed way.

You will have an understanding of the National Practice Model (GIRFEC) as well as the Safe and Together model and the ability to work alongside families to devise tailored 1-1 and groupwork support to children and young people based on their individual needs.

You will have the ability to work as part of a supportive team and to work in partnership with other statutory and third sector organisations, promoting the best interests of children and young people.

You will have a good understanding of, and work from, a feminist analysis of violence against women and girls.

Excellent report writing, IT and communication skills are required.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

Thank you for your interest in this post, if you have any questions in relation to the recruitment process or if you are disabled and require any adjustment to the recruitment process please contact our recruitment team on 01506 28 22 22 or email recruitment@westlothian.gov.uk.