Wellbeing Support Worker (Fixed term until 31 March 2026)

This post is funded by the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support fund which is managed by Inspiring Scotland. The post is dependent on funding continuing to be approved.

Who are we?

Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people. By providing a range of integrated services, we help build positive futures for children and young people aged 5 plus, with complex social, emotional, and educational needs.

Job Purpose

The Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund aims to help adult survivors to enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing, and feel an increased sense of safety and trust with their support and relationships. Kibble has been awarded funding and we are seeking a Wellbeing Officer to help us to improve outcomes for survivors (16+) across Scotland who are transitioning from care. The Wellbeing Support Worker will safeguard positive post-care transitions, and support smooth transfer into community-based adult services. The successful candidate will support and empower survivors to manage the practicalities of independent living (housing, tenancy, welfare, benefits, debt management, employment, cooking, and eating well), and help to identify routes to positive social and wellbeing activities.

Main Duties

• To meet with survivors to discuss their needs and prepare a support plan with them to help manage community living and connections. Regular check-ins with young people. Depending on distance this could be in-person, via phone or online.
• To regularly review and monitor the support plan with the young person ensuring the support required reduces over time, helping them to eventually live independently.
• To help young people to acquire daily living skills required to enjoy a safe and healthy life.
• Support and signpost young people to access services in their community e.g. register with a doctor, dentist, learn how to use a library.
• Encourage young people to take an active part in activities within their community.
• To contribute to reviews as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team around each young person, where appropriate.
• To support development of wellbeing practices, linking with local services, and managing independent living.
• To link young people to support group/organisations in their community and help them to attend, where practical.
• To assist with the completion of statistical returns, providing information for report writing as required by the funding team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with young people or providing care/support to vulnerable people is essential.
• Relate to young people and have a proven track record in building and sustaining relationships with them.
• HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or the ability to undertake the HNC and SVQ Level 3 Social Care.
• If successful you will be required to register with the SSSC, who are the workforce regulator, within their applied timeframes. Preference will be given to those candidates who are already eligible for unconditional registration
• Candidates must be able to participate fully in mandatory training.
• Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive provided transport

A flexible approach to work – shift work will be required in order to support the needs of young people. Occasional travel throughout Scotland as required to fulfil the remit of the post

Safe Crisis Training (SCM)

• Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.

Notes:

1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.
3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
5. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

Benefits:

Pension, holidays (up to 8 weeks per year, increasing with service), enhanced sick and maternity pay and employee benefits including long service recognition, cash4health, credit union, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, plus access to onsite physio.