Family Support Worker in Aberlour's Early Intervention Family Support Service, working with children up to 12 and their families on a fixed-term contract until May 2027. The role builds strengths-based, relationship-led support with families, helping them develop skills, confidence and community links. Shifts include early mornings, evenings and weekends, with visits to family homes, schools and the community. Experience with child protection, domestic abuse, mental health or substance misuse is sought, and a PVG check applies.
What the job involves
- Build person-centred working relationships with families using the VOICE, VALIDATION and HOPE model
- Work directly with families to build on their existing strengths and interests
- Help children and families build skills and confidence
- Strengthen families' connections with their communities
- Assess the strengths and needs of vulnerable families
- Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and strategies that help families thrive
- Empower families to lead positive change in their own lives
- Provide support when needed, including evenings, weekends and early mornings
- Work in family homes, schools and the community
What’s required
Experience
- Experience working alongside vulnerable families to assess strengths and needs
- Experience planning, delivering and evaluating interventions with families
- Experience of child and adult protection issues
- Experience working with children, young people and parents or carers affected by domestic abuse, mental health or substance misuse
Checks & eligibility
- PVG Scheme check
Other
- Commitment to collaborative, relationship-based early intervention as the best option for families who feel overwhelmed or excluded
- Willingness to test new ways of working
- Availability for early morning, evening and weekend work
Nice to have
- Relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above
- Relevant experience of working directly with children, young people and their families
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Excellent employer pension scheme
- Range of deals and discounts across various retailers
- Supportive team
- Excellent training opportunities
- 5% unsocial hours allowance included in pay
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
