A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Glasgow
At Children First our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service, to positively impact on the lives of children, young people and their families, building empowering relationships to address the various, often complex, challenges they face. This is an innovative service, working alongside children and their families within communities across Glasgow, providing whole family support which is easily accessible and non-stigmatising. We listen and learn from children and families to develop the service alongside our partners. We are therefore looking to recruit dynamic, flexible, experienced individuals who can drive the successful development and growth of this innovative service.
This post holder will specifically have a lead role, developing community engagement and delivering community events. It is essential that the availability of the service is flexible to when support is needed-including daytime, evenings, and weekends.
Children First 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. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.
What kind of people are we looking for?
What kind of Glasgow Family Wellbeing team member will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:
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 Glasgow with access to our service hub in the south of the city.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. Additionally, we provide access to a cash-back healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a Credit Union.
Diversity and inclusion
We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender and disability, both internally and externally.
We seek to create a workforce which reflects the diverse population we serve, including previously under-represented groups. We are committed to making Children First an environment where all employees are welcomed, nurtured and can thrive.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is important to us, we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regular support from the local Team Leaders, Service Manager and Assistant Director.
Join the Team
If you would like an informal chat about this role, with Service Manager Kirsteen Montgomery, please contact Laura Cassidy to arrange this, at laura.cassidy@childrenFirst.org.uk
Further Information
This is a permanent post. We have one full time equivalent post (35 hours a week), but we would like to hear from anyone who would like to explore a reduced hours arrangement. Please identify your preferred working pattern/availability in your application.
This post requires flexibility, which means daytime, evening and weekend work , in order to offer the appropriate level of support to individual families, and deliver community events.
Closing Date: 29th November 2024
Interview Date: It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 17/12/24
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 – kirsty.aitken@childrenFirst.org.uk
For further information and to apply, please visit our website
Children First has a long tradition of valuing and involving sessional and volunteer workers. To find out more about volunteering with us, please visit our website.
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme
Children First is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092