We are looking for an experienced practitioner to work within our busy Family Support Service which provides individual and group work support to parents/carers experiencing a range of social challenges.

You will have at least two years’ experience of supporting families within a social care/ community setting. You should hold a minimum qualification of SVQ 3 Services Children and Young People or HNC/D in Social Care or Working with Communities, or equivalent, and have a positive and flexible approach as well as an understanding of social issues that affect individuals and families.

You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach, a good team worker and have the ability to work independently.

You will be expected to be competent in working with Microsoft based software.

This post will be subject to a PVG and references.

You will be expected to work a minimum of 18 hours per week but also have flexibility to work hours in addition to this where required.

The Cottage Family Centre was established in 1987. The focus of the work at the Centre is to provide a range of support to those families and individuals within family units who are vulnerable to social exclusion as a result of factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor housing, relationship breakdown, drug and alcohol problems and health related issues.

We are looking for an efficient and self-organised Finance & Business Support Worker to provide effective administrative & financial systems support for our organisation.

You will be expected to be competent in working with Microsoft based software, have a flexible approach, a good team worker and have the ability to work independently. As a first point of contact, you must also have a friendly and approachable manner.

Previous experience of using QuickBooks would be advantageous however training will be given

The individual must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role

and

Relevant Qualification required e.g.

Business Administration/Accounting

This post will be subject to a PVG Scheme Record check and 2 references.