Job Description

The Vacancy

Do you have the skills to be a Family Support Worker and seeking a part time opportunity in Dumfries and Galloway? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you!

Your new opportunity

Reach your full potential and join us as a

Family Support Worker

for

Quarriers

Family Support Service

located in

Dumfries and Galloway

. As a key member of the team you will provide intense family support to children and their families in the Dumfries area working to keep families together and supporting them with the wider social inequalities that impact their lives.


The team work and align all they do for other in line with

'The Promise'

ensuring that families and children's voices are heard and taken seriously while tailoring support to meet their individual needs.


This opportunity is

permanent

offering up to

16 hours per week.

What you will need to bring to the role

Understanding of drug and alcohol issues, child development and family dynamics. Knowledge and/or experience of child and/or adult protection Supportive and enabling approach to all family members and staff Able to prioritise tasks and organise a diverse workload Good interpersonal skills Excellent IT skills, confidence and knowledge Experience of effective inter agency collaboration Ability to work irregular hours when required - including evening and weekends. Driving licence is essential and access to own transport. Compassionate and empathetic approach when supporting families

What you will get in rerturn

SVQ qualifications

via our accredited centre

Generous leave

: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)

Training & development

opportunities

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Opportunity to change lives

through meaningful work

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Family-friendly policies

Health benefits

: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

500 refer-a-friend bonus

(T&Cs apply)

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Life Assurance & Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

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Access to Concerts for Carers

Interested? For more information about this role please contact Mark McHattie on 01387 249888

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities