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Barnardo's believes in the potential of every young person, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through.

A vacancy has arisen for a skilled and experienced Project Worker 3, with accredited psychotherapeutic qualification and HCPC registration, who can demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality psychotherapeutic services to vulnerable young people and women.

You will have a lead role within our Hear and Now Trauma/Bereavement Service based within HMP/YOI Polmont, and for other developments as required.

As such you will bring a range of experience including having delivered innovative Trauma/Bereavement focused interventions in 1:1/Group settings.

You will work flexibly and creatively, alongside Here and Now colleagues and in partnership with the SPS and other agencies to develop and deliver a service that reflects the needs of young people and women in custody.

We are looking for a Family Development Worker at our Dale Hub facility in Armadale.

We need someone who can lead our play; build relationships; engage with the local community; support volunteers; inspire adults, children and colleagues; and help us to create lifelong memories.

You must be creative, enthusiastic, passionate, caring and professional. We take our play seriously and we are serious about having fun!

We need the right person to be the anchor for this project. To bring their knowledge and experience of play-based family engagement and activities to make a real impact on families’ difficulties and community issues.

You will lead from the front – indoors, outdoors, at the Dale Hub and in the local community. We are a key service provider in Armadale and you must also be able to network and be the face of the Dale Hub.

Hours are negotiable: anywhere between 25 - 36 hours for the right person.

Family and Community Development West Lothian has been inspiring children and their families for over 30 years. As a sector leader in play, childcare and community development, our Awesome Childhood Experiences create lifelong memories. With over 100 staff, at 14 sites across West Lothian, our Mission is to give all of our children the best start in life. We operate a range of projects to meet individuals', groups' and communities' needs. We are a caring, innovative and fun employer and as such, vacancies don't come up often! If you want to help us to make a difference then we'd love to hear from you.

How Action for Children works

Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK and Channel Islands. Every year, we change the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families.

The role

We provide a range of programmes, services and support structures enabling young people to progress positively into activity that further enhances their learning and employment opportunities.

Our provision is person centred to reflect the different needs of young people. We provide services at all entry points and stages of learning, ensuring the young people receive the most appropriate support, enabling them to achieve and progress.

The focus of our delivery is targeted at young people 16-29 year olds who face barriers into employment. Many young people who engage on our services identify as having ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and can be the hardest to reach and engage. This reflects our organisational expertise as a leading children's charity, aiming to address inequalities and improve the lives of Scotland's young people.

Our inclusive engagement approach promotes equality of opportunity and includes creative engagement methods to engage with young people who do not access mainstream traditional services or provision.

We will offer work-relevant, support and learning based opportunities which reflect the aims of Developing the Young Workforce: Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy, which promotes greater importance on vocational education that prepares young people for the world of work.

The difference

You'll significantly improve young people's lives:

By supporting young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to gain employment

By delivering a variety of courses tailored to the young person's needs and abilities, both individually and in group sessions

By building quality relationships with young people and colleagues, including external agencies and employers

By assessing the needs of young people and developing individualised plans to meet these needs

By supporting young people to develop job search skills allowing them to apply for jobs, write their CV, talk to potential employers and prepare for interviews

The person

You'll need:

· An understanding of the barriers (ACE's) young people face when trying to gain and

· maintain positive destinations

· A flexible approach to working to support the delivery of services

· A knowledge of provision within the locality who support young people

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people

· Knowledge of Care experience of Young People

· Knowledge of Safeguarding

· Team work skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and partners

· Experience of facilitating group work sessions with young people facing multiple barriers

· Experience of delivering or supporting young people to complete SQA and other accredited qualifications

· Good IT skills

· The ability to plan, organise and deliver within given timescales

· To maintain appropriate records, monitor performance and produce written reports as required

· A full UK Driving Licence and access to transport

· SVQ or HNC qualification in Social care or equivalent (Careers Advice, Employability etc.)

The rewards

· Minimum 29 days' holiday and additional Bank holidays with the option to buy and sell additional annual leave

· Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages

· Dependency leave

· Season ticket travel loans

· Contributory Company pension scheme of up to 7%

· Discounts at major high street retailers.

· My cycle scheme

· Paid for Volunteer day per year in one of our services

· Wellbeing website subscription

· Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Plus, there's a lot more besides.

Do you want to work with an awards winning organisation?

Do you share Aspire values in respect of the rights of vulnerable people to live ordinary lives?

Are you caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to supporting people in the community who may have additional support needs?

A full UK driving licence with access to a car is essential, as travel throughout the service area is an expectation of the post.

Salary is dependent on service and shift pattern.

Your role may include:

· Assisting with personal care;

· Working with individuals to participate in community based social activities of their choice; and/or

· Assisting people with clinical and health care needs.

Additional desirable qualities, qualifications and experience of the post holder include:

· Hardworking, flexible, motivated and driven to do the right thing by the people we support;

· SVQ 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to undertake a SVQ; and

· Registration with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) or a commitment to become registered.

Employee benefits include:

· Excellent Learning and Development opportunities and strong Support & Leadership;

· Employee Discount Schemes and Referral Recruitment Bonus;

· Contributory Pension Scheme and 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance benefit; and

· Employee Health Assured assistance programme.