Job Description

Reference number: CF25-03
Location: Inverclyde
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
Interview Date: It is anticipated interviews will be held on 7th or 8th May
Salary: 30,002 - 35,076
Post Type: Full-time

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children 1st team in Inverclyde

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our innovative Family Wellbeing Service in Inverclyde. Children First along with our partners in Inverclyde HSCP have developed this innovative service to work alongside the Social Work Request for Assistance team to offer early help to children and their families across Inverclyde. The new team and model of relational and restorative approaches, including whole family wellbeing support and Family Group Decision Making, will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of the service, ensuring high quality relationships with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact. We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced team of individuals who can drive the successful development and growth of this new and innovative partnership.

What kind of people are we looking for?

have experience of keeping children safe in their own families are fiercely passionate about children's rights thinks it's a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and, are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of Family Wellbeing team member will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:


resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children's lives determined to support children to stay safely with their own family big hearted and courageous able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations is compassionate and understanding of trauma a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better an amazing ambassador for children and Children First

Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.

Base

You will be based in Inverclyde with our partners in the HSCP and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across Inverclyde.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays). We have additional benefits such as a cash back health plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a Credit Union.



This post is initially funded until 31st January 2026.

Further Information

Closing date: 30/4/25



It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 7th or 8th May



We welcome and encourage applications from potential colleagues from all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, disability who share our values. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role before applying, please contact peopleandculture@childrenfirst.org.uk



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