What is Includem?

Includem is a third sector organisation that provides intensive, bespoke support to young people in challenging circumstances and their families. We believe that no young person is ever beyond help and through a 24/7 service which is responsive to their needs, we empower them to make positive life choices.

We want to support more young people and families across Scotland. To do this, we need more Assistant/Project Workers who really believe in young people to join our team to deliver Includem’s innovative approach.

You will deliver one to one support to young people and their families in their own homes and communities.

You will assist in case management, including contributing to support planning and risk assessment and work with other professionals in the young person’s life to deliver positive, sustainable change.

All posts require individuals to:

· Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work;

· Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families

· Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalised, risk enabled, professional support

· Be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes

· Membership of PVG scheme

· To be registered or become registered with SSSC and hold or be willing to work toward HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent

We value our staff and as such, have an excellent reputation as an employer of choice. Employee benefits include:

· A full and robust training and induction programme.

· Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays

· Pension benefits which exceed the required employer levels

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Childcare Vouchers

· Credit Union

· Discounted gym membership

· Discounted holidays and associated benefits

· Flexible and agile working

What is Includem?

Includem is a third sector organisation that provides intensive, bespoke support to young people in challenging circumstances and their families. We believe that no young person is ever beyond help and through a 24/7 service which is responsive to their needs, we empower them to make positive life choices.

We want to support more young people and families across Scotland. To do this, we need more Assistant/Project Workers who really believe in young people to join our team to deliver Includem’s innovative approach.

What does the role involve?

You will deliver one to one support to young people and their families in their own homes and communities.

You will be responsible for the case management of up to 12 young people, including support planning and risk assessment, delivering planned work and responding to crisis.

You will take the lead on collaborating with other professionals in the young person’s life to deliver positive, sustainable change.

All posts require individuals to:

· Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, involving regular weekend and evening work;

· Develop safe, professional and committed relationships with young people and families

· Use their communication skills effectively to influence, record and evidence positive change and provide personalised, risk enabled, professional support

· Be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes

· Membership of PVG scheme

· To be registered or become registered with SSSC and hold or be willing to work toward HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent

We value our staff and as such, have an excellent reputation as an employer of choice. Employee benefits include:

· A full and robust training and induction programme.

· Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays

· Pension benefits which exceed the required employer levels

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Childcare Vouchers

· Credit Union

· Discounted gym membership

· Discounted holidays and associated benefits

· Flexible and agile working

Get paid to meet people in your community and carry out important studies including the Scottish Health Survey, Growing Up in Scotland and the Scottish Crime & Justice Survey.

As a ScotCen interviewer you’ll visit people in their homes to ask them about all sorts of interesting topics.

What you find out will ultimately contribute to future social policy in Scotland.

We offer full training with a competitive rate of pay and travel expenses. We normally offer you work three months in advance.

What we offer:

High quality initial training with ongoing support

Flexible working hours

Competitive rates of pay, including a bonus scheme, travel expenses and holiday pay

Opportunity of pay progression

Opportunities to develop your skills and work on a wide variety of surveys

What you need:

Internet broadband at home

Able to work at least 6 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, for at least 3+ days a week.

You need to be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week including weekdays/evening and weekends

Use of a car is essential

Documents to verify your identity and to show you’re eligible to work in the UK

Comfortable with using computer equipment