We are recruiting a Family Support Worker to support the delivery of Inverclyde Family Support Service, established in 2020, which offers a range of family support and engagement for family members who are affected by someone else’s substance use.
The post is located in Inverclyde and has an area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow, as well as home working. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Inverclyde Family Support Development Officer. The Inverclyde Family Support Service was established in November 2020 with funding from Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership. The Service works in partnership with partner organisations, families and communities.
The post-holder will be responsible for maintaining and delivering a range of support services in Inverclyde to families and support groups affected by someone else’s substance use, ensuring an effective response to the needs of support groups and evaluating and demonstrating the impact of our services. This includes facilitating family support groups, working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, addressing specific issues, and working in partnership with partner organisations, families, and communities in the delivery of this initiative across Inverclyde.
Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification, with experience of direct client work, group work and direct work with families. We are seeking someone with knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use, and the ability to facilitate family support groups, with strong organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and an empathetic approach.
You can find out more information about our work in ‘The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and our Impact Report 2023-24.
Closing date
11.59pm, Sunday 2 March 2025
Please see sfad.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us for more information and application details.