So why are we looking for a new Project Worker?
Our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family. Children 1st is
committed to protecting children by preventing harm through abuse and neglect. We will promote their wellbeing
by respecting, protecting, and fulfilling children’s human rights.
We have a long history of working with children and families and partners in the Scottish Borders. Children 1st along
with our partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and
deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the
UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say
in the way they are supported.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Worker to join a large, creative and vibrant team. Our
Service delivers a number of diverse supports alongside children and families. Our activities include Family
Group Decision Making alongside our Social Work Colleagues creating alternative plans to support children
growing up where they are safe and loved, support for children and families to recover from trauma and harm and
whole family wellbeing support.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the service, ensuring high quality relationships
with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact.
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 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 have an 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 1st
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
Your base will be shared between our office in Selkirk as well as venues within the local community. You will work on
an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across Scottish Borders.
Further Information
This is a permanent, full-time post of 35 hours per week.