Charity registered in Scotland SC032398
Signpost is a voluntary organisation which aims to support families who have children with additional support needs within West Lothian and help them to recognise the opportunities and services appropriate to their unique circumstances, in an area where children also suffer the disadvantages of social isolation, poverty and unequal access to information.
It gives disabled children and their carers a chance to make their voices heard, and gives them the support they need to make the best use of opportunities. It aims to empower them to see themselves as “equal partners” in decision-making, alongside the statutory agencies. It also brings people together to support one another.
Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £23,000
- This role will be mainly based at our office in Livingston
- Closing 12th July 2022
This is an opportunity to join our small, friendly team working with families of children and young people with additional support needs in West Lothian. You will be one of the first points of contact for families seeking support via phone, email or Facebook.
You will work with the Signpost team to ensure that each family can access support to increase their wellbeing, skills and knowledge via 1:1 conversations, group training, or online support.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an information-giving or support role, and an understanding of the impact that living with a disability or additional support needs can have on families. Knowledge of education systems & strategies for support will also be an advantage.
Assistant to the Chief Executive
- Part time
- £21,700 pro-rata
- This role will be based at our office in Livingston
- Closing 12th July 2022
This is an opportunity to join our small, friendly team working with families of children and young people with additional support needs in West Lothian. You will provide a confidential administrative service directly to the CEO and more generally to the charity team. You will also be one of the first points of contact for families seeking support.
The ideal candidate will have good administrative skills and a creative, adaptable approach to their work, with an ability to prioritise and manage their own workload & to create good working relationships with others inside and outside the organisation.
This is an opportunity to join our small, friendly team working with families of children and young people with additional support needs in West Lothian. You will be one of the first points of contact for families seeking support via phone, email or Facebook.
You will work with the Signpost team to ensure that each family can access support to increase their wellbeing, skills and knowledge via 1:1 conversations, group training, or online support.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an information-giving or support role, and an understanding of the impact that living with a disability or additional support needs can have on families.
Initially, this post holder may be working from home until COVID restrictions allow a return to the office.
Location: This role will be mainly based at our office in Livingston (with some work from home depending on COVID restrictions)