- Advertised from 1st February 2022
- 35 hours per week. Fixed term to September 2022
Role
As a Family Support Worker you will ensure that a high standard of preventative, crisis intervention and casework support is provided to children and young people who are directly or indirectly exposed to the issues of domestic abuse.
Applicants for this vacancy must have direct experience of working with children and young people or families who have experienced abuse and have knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse. Applicants must also be qualified to SVQ level 3, or equivalent in a relevant qualification.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
This is a great opportunity to join our team in pursuing Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission; ‘all women, children and young people are free from fear’
What is on offer for the Family Support Worker?
- Training and development
- 25 days annual leave per annum
- 12 public holidays per annum
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted high street shopping vouchers
- 10% pension contribution
- Mileage
Application notes
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Loraine Harris, Children & Young People’s Team Manager on 01355 249897.
We can only accept applications from women under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks.
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st February 2022 at 5pm.
Charity No: SCO41781
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