Job Description

Salary

Salary 28,085-31,341 per annum inclusive of 5% unsocial hours allowance. Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full time

Region

Strathclyde

Package

Up to 40 days of annual leave, pro rata, 3 x salary life insurance, up to 10% employer pension contribution, excellent terms and conditions

Job category/type

Service post

Date posted

12/06/2025

Job reference

REQ001423

About Bridges Partnership - Glasgow

The Bridges Partnership is jointly provided
by Aberlour Glasgow Family Support Service and Shelter Scotland
to provide support to mothers and their children living in the
North East of Glasgow areas who are or have been affected by
domestic abuse.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a Child and Family
Worker to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week. As this
post includes an unsocial hours allowance, you are required to be
flexible with your approach and available to work weekends,
evenings and public holidays to meet the needs of the families
you would support.



As a Child and Family Worker within our
Bridges Partnership project you will;


Undertake risk assessment and work to develop safety plans
Advocate in statutory meetings, court settings and with other agencies on behalf of women and children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.
Using the safe and together model, you will develop reports to be used in courts in relation to civil and criminal proceedings.
Work in partnership with the parents, either on a 1:1 basis or in groups to enhance their parenting skills and build their confidence
Work with children and parents in a therapeutic and trauma-based approach to help them reach their full potential.
Provide housing information and assistance
Inform women and children of their rights
Signposting and helping each mother to access additional services as needed.




You will have relevant experience and a
sound knowledge of domestic abuse and the impact on the children
and adult survivor and relevant theory in attachment and
parenting. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and
commitment to women and children's rights. You will hold a
relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above. It
is desired that you are IDDA trained or are willing to work
towards this.



At Aberlour we want to make sure every
child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they
need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we
want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to
understand more about what we are looking for from our employees
click
here.


What we
offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent
training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued
and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us,
we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an
excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and
discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our
Employee Benefits here
and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.



If you have any queries please e-mail:
jobs@aberlour.org.uk.



Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding
and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and
rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme
checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.



Applications to be returned by: Midnight
Thursday 26th June 2025