Family Support Worker Lead

  • Part time
  • £26,520 pro-rata
  • On site: Dumbarton
  • Closing 11th October 2024


  • Advertised from 25th September 2024
  • 21 hours per week. 0.6FTE

Role

About the Organisation

The Phoenix is a Community Hub in Dumbarton West, it was set up in 2018 by Rock Community Church. The Rock is a vibrant church community serving Dumbarton and the surrounding area. The Phoenix is designed to primarily serve the people of Dumbarton West, namely the residents of Castlehill, Westcliff, and Brucehill. The Phoenix includes a community cafe and a wide and varied activities programme including youth work, toddler provision, adult learning, intergenerational events, art classes, fitness classes, wellbeing programme and volunteer opportunities.

Purpose of role:

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Family Support Worker Lead to help deliver exciting and engaging support working with the community, partners and the Phoenix Team.

You will build relationships and facilitate family support in the Dumbarton West community.

Key Responsibilities

● Develop and facilitate parent & child sessions both indoors and outdoors

● Facilitate issue-based workshops with both parents and children

● To plan, deliver and evaluate activities which support, connect and inspire children and families in Dumbarton West.

● To use a variety of approaches to consult and engage with our community

● To maintain up to date and accurate records of the support provided.

● To understand and abide by the organisations policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Child Protection.

● Ensure non-discriminatory practices at all times in line with the organisations Equality and Diversity policy.

● To deliver parenting programmes

● Co deliver peer support groups with parents

● Provide one-to-one support sessions with families

● Support families within their own home as appropriate

● Take a proactive approach to own learning and development participating in relevant training & development opportunities

● Support the manager with funding applications concerning children & family work.

● Undertake training as required.

● Support major events within The Phoenix’s calendar alongside the staff team.

Application notes

Our application process is simple. There is no complex form to fill out instead we simply ask that you provide us with:

1. A copy of your CV, maximum 3 sides of A4. Your CV should include:

  • Your qualifications
  • Your work and volunteer experiences
  • Your contact details
  • Specific skills relevant to the role
  • The contact details of two referees. At least one of whom should know you in a professional setting.

2. A personal statement, maximum 2 sides of A4, describing why you would be an excellent candidate for this role and displaying that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification within the job description.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October.

For further information please contact Brian Smith, Phoenix Centre Manager, on 01389 600245. Your CV and personal statement should be emailed to brian@rockcommunitychurch.org.uk.


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