Single Parent Income Maximisation Adviser: Glasgow Employability Service
- Part time
- £23,218 – £28,379 pro-rata
- Based at OPFS Glasgow Office
- Closing 21st November 2022
- Advertised from 28th October 2022
- 25 hours per week, flexibly to meet the demands of the job (Additional hours available if required).
Role
The Single Parent Income Maximisation Adviser will provide advice, casework and representation services to single parents who are looking to move into education, training or employment. The project will take a partnership approach to delivering an advice service that will support single parents to maximise income from employment and social security benefits. The post holder will be required to gain equal access to entitlements, address hidden costs for parents moving into education, training and employment and support parents with change of circumstances etc.
Key Tasks
- To provide Type 1, 11, 111 benefit advice to single parents on all benefits and casework
- Provide representation for clients by preparing and presenting cases at benefit appeal hearings.
- Deliver regular confidential, holistic advice sessions for single parents in a variety of locations.
- Provide advice to parents on financial implications of moving into training, education
- Support families to increase family income from employment and social security benefits
- Develop working links with Clyde Gateway Supporting Families Project, local nurseries, schools and other key agencies.
- Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, monitoring and reporting
- Recording client cases as required to enable the service to be monitored and evaluated.
- To adhere to all requirements of the organisations systems and processes in accordance the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers and comply with the Financial Conduct Authority Regulations pertaining to Money Advice.
- Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on activities against targets
- Undertake any other work, consistent with the purpose of the post, as directed by the Project.
Personal Specifications
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in advice work and representation at benefit appeals
- Current knowledge of the benefits system
- Experience of managing a complex caseload and maintain up to date recording
- Good knowledge of single parent issues and the effect of Welfare Reform on single parent families.
- Fully competent in using Microsoft Office and custom database packages,
- Ability to work under pressure, on your own initiative, but also to be part of a team
- Commitment to working to the organisation’s policies and procedures
- Ability to work in an organised manner
- Excellent organisational, communication and report writing skills
- An ability to deal with clients and other professionals in a sensitive manner
- Ability to contribute to team meetings
- Commitment to the company equality and diversity policies
- Clean driving Licence and access to a car
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications
- Knowledge of the role of other agencies supporting single parents and experience of multi-agency working
Terms & Conditions
- Confirmation of Appointment: Contract until 30th September 2023 with the possibility of extending (dependent on funding). Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory disclosure and completion of a 3-month probationary period.
- Salary: Point 13-17, £23,218 - £28,379
- Hours of work: Hours of work will be 21 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the demands of the job
- Holidays: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days and 12 Public holidays.
- Pension: You will be auto enrolled in our pension scheme with a 2% contribution from you and 3% from OPFS. Once the appointment has been confirmed you are eligible to join the Employer's Full Pension scheme with the Pensions Trust. OPFS pays 7% of your salary and you pay a minimum of 3%.
- Training and support and supervision: You will receive induction training and frequent support in the first three months. Thereafter you will receive monthly individual support and supervision and annual appraisals. Regular team meetings will be held and staff have access to internal and external training.
- Equal Opportunities and Family Friendly Employment: OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People status.
Application notes
The closing date is Monday 21 November 2022 at 5pm.
Please download an application from our website opfs.org.uk and email your completed application form to jobs@opfs.org.uk . Please contact info@opfs.org.uk 0131 556 3899 if you require a paper application form.
Interviews will take place in Person at Glasgow office
“The best way we can help a new baby is to ensure that their parent’s needs are met and their trauma attended to” - Dr Bruce Perry (2020)
About Glasgow Perinatal Service
Aberlour has always seen the benefit of early intervention and are pleased to have received funding from Scottish Government for a Service Manager and 6 new posts to work across Glasgow supporting new parents pre and post birth. By working alongside new parents, we aim to facilitate recovery from problematic substance use and improve parenting capacity and confidence to positively impact on the outcomes for both parents and their new babies.
The service will work across 7 days per week operating within the hours of 8am to 8pm to flexibly meet the needs of the parents and families being supported. The work will cover prebirth to baby’s first birthday offering strength based whole family support
What we are looking for....
We are seeking to recruit six Intensive Perinatal Support Workers, each working 37.5 hours per week and a Service Manager working 37.5 hours per week. Initial funding from Scottish Government is secured until March 2026, however with successful outcomes we are hopeful that this specialised work would be extended further.
We are looking for someone who can provide direction and support for the staff teams enabling them to achieve excellent results and manage change in an ever-changing work environment. You will be key in liaising with a range of external partners, with the aim of influencing service provision to meet the needs of parents. You will oversee our Intensive Perinatal Services at sites across Glasgow. You will have direct practice experience within the field of family and perinatal support; experience of supporting and managing staff; experience of working in problematic substance/alcohol services along with knowledge and experience of child protection issues.
We encourage people to apply who have lived experience of alcohol or drug use, with a minimum of 2 years living in recovery, free from all drug use and problem drinking.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss this post, please contact Maxine Hawthorn, Assistant Director on 07701294328 for an informal conversation
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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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
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- Full time
- £28,085
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 21st April 2025
“The best way we can help a new baby is to ensure that their parent’s needs are met and their trauma attended to” - Dr Bruce Perry (2020)
About Glasgow Perinatal Service
Aberlour has always seen the benefit of early intervention and are pleased to have received funding from Scottish Government for a Service Manager and 6 new posts to work across Glasgow supporting new parents pre and post birth. By working alongside new parents, we aim to facilitate recovery from problematic substance use and improve parenting capacity and confidence to positively impact on the outcomes for both parents and their new babies.
The service will work across 7 days per week operating within the hours of 8am to 8pm to flexibly meet the needs of the parents and families being supported. The work will cover prebirth to baby’s first birthday offering strength based whole family support.
What we are looking for....
We are seeking to recruit six Intensive Perinatal Support Workers, each working 37.5 hours per week and a Service Manager working 37.5 hours per week. Initial funding from Scottish Government is secured until March 2026, however with successful outcomes we are hopeful that this specialised work would be extended further. We are looking for candidates with a sound knowledge of child development and experience of working with individuals with problematic substance and/or alcohol use.
We encourage people to apply who have lived experience of alcohol or drug use, with a minimum of 2 years living in recovery, free from all drug use and problem drinking.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss this post, please contact Maxine Hawthorn, Assistant Director on 07701294328 for an informal conversation.
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. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.
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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
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Family Support Coordinator
- Part time
- £26,687 – £31,060 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 21st April 2025
Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a growing, vibrant community charity making a big impact on families in the local area. Our trained volunteers and staff help families with young children through challenging times. In Scotland, over 1500 volunteers support over 3500 families and nearly 6500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents when they need us most.
The parents we support are often overwhelmed and isolated. They may be struggling with mental health, illness, disability, multiple birth, poverty, domestic abuse, separation, or trauma. We provide both 1:1 and group support to families in the community and online.
We are now looking to welcome a new Family Support Coordinator to our North Glasgow team who are based in our Glasgow office, Netherton Community Centre, G13 1AX, though there will be travel across all of North Glasgow.
Hybrid working arrangements in place.
The role is initially funded for one year but is expected to continue beyond this, subject to the availability of funding.
Key responsibilities:
- An understanding of the needs of children and families
- Relevant experience of working alongside families, preferably in the voluntary sector
- Good working knowledge of child protection and child development
- Experience of developing and delivering training
- The ability to supervise and support a caseload of families and volunteers
- Good IT skills
- Valid UK driving licence and own car required
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About the role:
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About you:
If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, where the team is highly committed to our mission, we would love to have you on board:
This job is for you if you have:
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- Excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities.
- Leadership skills and team building capacity.
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