Family Worker

6 days ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Family Worker

Salary: £25,269 per annum pro-rata, plus benefits

Hours: 21 per week

Location: Edinburgh/Glasgow (happy to consider flexible working)

Edinburgh/Glasgow (happy to consider flexible working)

FPSG client provides Dads and families with the tools they need to give their child the best possible start in life and sees a world where every child grows up with the best possible version of their family. Due to increased case load they are actively seeking a Family Worker.

Role Overview

Coordinate our peer support network) for new and expectant Dads across Scotland
Deliver Dads playgroups and workshops
Contribute to the operation of the services to achieve positive outcomes with and for children, young people and families
Grow our network across Scotland to drive referrals to the service
Develop peer support with the active participation of our volunteers and Dads
Recruit, train, match and support our volunteers
Contribute to the development and progress of the service by supporting and developing the resources and priorities.Key Responsibilities:-

Plan and deliver quality recruitment of peer support volunteers. This will include recruitment, training, matching and support of volunteers
Allow for the review and evaluation of the peer support and to implement this framework, seeking and monitoring feedback from volunteers and new Dads
Work flexibly to meet the needs of Dads Rock which will include some evening and weekend events across Scotland
Facilitate weekend Dad groups and workshops in Edinburgh/Glasgow (approximately 5 hrs per week)
Actively contribute and lead on specific operational and development tasks relating to the delivery and continuous improvement of the project
Monitor and evaluate the volunteer support against agreed objectives, targets and standards, contributing to submission of quarterly and annual reports.Essential Experience

Previous experience of developing and managing mentoring support
Involving children and families the in planning, designing and implementing services
Experience aspects of the development and design of training plans and the delivery of materials
Involvement in recruitment and assessment processes
Ability to analyse complex information and present the findings from this
Ability to oversee the operational function of a service and its elements whilst holding a child centred view
Strong self-awareness, people management and leadership skills.Desirable Qualifications

Relevant degree or Diploma in Social Work, Law, Education or Health or equivalent
Management qualification or working towards Management qualification (SVQ5 or equivalent)
Mentoring or coaching qualification.Equal Opportunities

FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process



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