A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in North AyrshireThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Family Wellbeing Service in North Ayrshire and an innovative partnership between Children First and The Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), working alongside families, building strong relationships, taking an approach that is restorative, relational and trauma responsive striving to achieving positive outcomes for families. This post is funded by the ADP and will contribute to the delivery period 1st September 26- 31st August 27 (this post being from 1st Jan 27 – 31st Aug 27 fixed term). We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.
Our project seeks to:
- Ensure children, families and communities affected by substance use in North Ayrshire access early help to prevent crisis and to support the whole family to recover from the impact of substance use.
- Reduce the number of people who develop problem drug use.
- Promote a whole system’s approach personalised to the specific needs of families impacted by substance use, ensuring that individual’s most at risk, have access to specialist support that aids their recovery.
What kind of people are we looking for?
- have experience of keeping children safe in their own families
- are fiercely passionate about children’s rights
- thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
- are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind
What kind of Family Wellbeing team member will you be?
- resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s livesdetermined to support children to stay safely with their own familybig hearted and courageousable to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversationsis compassionate and understanding of traumaa cool head and clear minded at times of pressureinspiring colleagues and teams to be even betteran amazing ambassador for children and Children First
Base
You will be based in Irvine, Bourtreehill within our Children First North Ayrshire space and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation and North Ayrshire HSCP. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across North Ayrshire.
What we offer:
- A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength.
- 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and wellbeing support.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
- Blue Light Card discount.
- A Fair Work accredited workplace
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Project Worker (North Ayrshire) employer: Children First
Children First is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Glasgow and surrounding areas. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer 40 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to comprehensive health resources, all within a supportive and values-driven work culture. Join us in our mission to transform lives, where your contributions will be valued and you will have opportunities for personal and professional growth.
