- Advertised from 4th October 2024
- 35 hours per week. Three posts available
- CFS24/51
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for three experienced Project Workers to join our large, creative and vibrant team. Our Service delivers a number of diverse supports alongside children and families. Our activities include Family Group Decision Making, support for children and families to recover from trauma and harm and whole family wellbeing support.
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.
We are currently looking for three new colleagues to support Parenting and family wellbeing support, Family Group Decision Making and the delivery of the CEDAR programme.
- The Family Wellbeing Project Worker role will be working alongside children, young people and parents/carers. We adopt a relational and restorative approach which helps families to strengthen relationships and reduce emotional distress. Placing the voice of children, young people and their families at the centre of the support, this role will provide collaborative family support; focusing on highlighting the resilience of families and responding to their individual needs.
- The FGDM coordinator role will work with families in a whole family system approach, they are independent and work with families to find their own strength and solutions to their problems and keep children, young people, safe and nurtured within their families. The successful candidate will be required to work in close partnership with Social Work colleagues, guiding and supporting restorative approaches to working with families. You do not require previous experience in the delivery of Family Group Decision Making but you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and values of the approach. You must also show a commitment to complete accredited training, which will be provided.
- The CEDAR Co-ordinator role will develop and manage a community group work programme (CEDAR Project) for children and young people and their mothers with experience of domestic abuse alongside support from our highly experienced Domestic Abuse Recovery team
The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the delivery of our 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.
If you have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Health, Teaching, Child Care/Social Care, accredited counselling/therapeutic qualification, IDAA training/qualification or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.
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.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 7 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. We also have a cash healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme and access to a credit union.
Further Information
These are all full-time posts of 35 hours per week. The CEDAR post is fixed term with an end date of 31st March 2025 with a strong indication that funding will continue beyond this. The other two posts are permanent.
Please indicate on your CV/Cover letter if there is a particular role you are interested in or whether there are multiple roles you would like to be considered for.
Application notes
Closing date: Sunday 27 October 2024.
Interviews are expected to be on Monday 04 and Tuesday 05 November and will be in person.
To apply, please visit our website: Project Worker - Borders | Children First
We welcome and encourage applications from potential colleagues from all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, disability who share our values.
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme/Disclosure information.
Children 1st is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092
Equal opportunities matter to Children 1st
Project Worker: Wellbeing & Protection in Sport
- Full time
- £29,500 – £34,490
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 11th November 2024
A fantastic opportunity to support a national service across Scottish sport
This is an exciting time to contribute to the development and delivery of a national service which will support Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGBs) to effectively manage wellbeing and protection concerns for all who participate in sport. The service has been established through a strategic partnership between sportscotland, Children First and SGBs.
We are now looking for a passionate, skilled and confident individual to deliver and implement the service. As Project Worker, you will be part of a team working in partnership with SGBs to:
- support their management of wellbeing and protection concerns, and any subsequent investigations and disciplinary hearings effectively, in a timely and appropriate manner.
- build the knowledge, skills, and confidence of SGB staff and volunteers through training, mentoring and directed learning.
- facilitate the development of resources including practice guidance, tools and templates that support SGBs’ case management of wellbeing and protection concerns.
What kind of person will make a great Project Worker for the Case Management Support Service?
Knowing our shared ambition with sportscotland to ensure safer sport for everyone, you will be someone who:
- believes in the positive value of sport and is committed to making it a safe place for everyone.
- empowers people, staff and volunteers, through successes and challenges.
- is resilient, skilled, and knowledgeable about wellbeing and protection.
- builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with partners.
- is passionate about human rights and anti-discriminatory practice.
- has strong organisational skills and an ability to respond to complex and changing situations.
- assesses situations and provides clear advice.
- is determined and motivated in contributing towards building and delivering a new service to meet identified needs.
Above all else, the most important thing is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children, young people, and adults in sport at every turn.
If you have the above and possess a professional qualification and/or relevant experience from an appropriate sector, such as social work, law, human resources, sports governance, or volunteer management, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Base
You will work flexibly, in a hybrid approach, with a requirement to attend our offices, or those of our partners, for meetings and work as agreed with your line manager.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Hours
Full time post of 35 hours per week funded initially until June 2025, with funding anticipated to be extended to June 2027.
Trusts Fundraiser
- Part time
- £30,000 pro-rata
- Remote: In office for induction and monthly full team meetings
- Closing 11th November 2024
Would you like to be part of the much loved charity which won the SCVO People’s Choice Award this year? Simba is here to support anyone affected by baby loss, now and always. We help bereaved families create precious memories with their baby and offer tangible ways to honour and remember them.
We are looking for a talented Trusts Fundraiser to inspire funders to support Simba in our mission to honour baby loss, now and always. Are you a sensitive storyteller, enthusiastic fundraiser, confident collaborator and dedicated researcher? You will design compelling funding applications, innovate new ways to connect with Trusts and Foundations, and steward vital income for our projects and services.
You will be part of an award winning fundraising team and will work closely with colleagues across the charity. You will join us in demonstrating our values; compassionate, empathetic, thoughtful, and supportive.
Family Wellbeing Worker (Carer Training and Participation)
- Full time
- £26,378
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 5th November 2024
Are you an excellent communicator who is driven by community engagement? Are you looking for a role where you can support people who care for others? Join Quarriers as a Family Wellbeing Worker (Carer Training and Participation) and reach your full potential!
Your new role
Quarriers Glasgow North West Carers Service are recruiting a full time Family Wellbeing Worker (Carer Training and Participation). The service is designed to support improve the wellbeing of paid Carers of all ages throughout Glasgow enabling them to continue in their caring role, where appropriate and support them to have a life of their own.
As the Family Wellbeing Worker (Carer Training and Participation) you will be confident in delivering group work sessions, a leader in engagement and skilled at creating a space for carers where they feel supported and heard. You will use your creative flare to identify various environments where people can thrive and positively engage with peers in either outdoor activities, in a community setting or their own home, leaving them with a sense of belonging. You will be skilled in capturing an audience by leading communication and adapting your experience to individual needs.
If you are someone who is driven by face to face engagement, excellent at time management and priortising workload, then this is a great role for you and a rare opportunity for you to reach your full potential at Quarriers!
Working pattern: This is a full time permanent role offering 37 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Please note driving and access to your own vehicle is essential as you will be require to travel to various locations and participate/lead on group work.
What's in it for you?
- Generous annual holiday entitlement
- Family friendly working policies and procedures.
- HSF Health Cash Plans.
- 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
- £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply)
- Life Assurance.
- Workplace Pension.
- Registered with Concert for Carers.
- Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
- Christmas saving scheme.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Young People’s Workers - Options Fife Glenrothes Housing Support
- Full time
- £28,583
- On site: Glenrothes
- Closing 3rd November 2024
About Options Fife Housing Support
At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. Our Options Fife Housing Support service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
This service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people.
What we are looking for....
We are looking for full time (37.5 hours) Young People’s Worker to join our team. Shifts can be up to 12.5 hours long. You will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care, supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.
If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please see our website for further information.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
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