Be part of a friendly small team and make a difference!
Home-Start Dumfries is a voluntary organisation committed to improving family life. We believe that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best start in life.
An exciting opportunity has opened to join the Home-Start Dumfries team.
If you are interested in working for this charity and supporting your local community, please contact the office and request an application pack by emailing admin@hsdumfries.org.uk
Family Support Worker
- Home-Start Dumfries
- Part-time 15 hours per week
- £21,699 (pro rata)
- Permanent dependent on future funding
- Closing date for this post is 5pm Tuesday, 6th August.
Home-Start Dumfries is looking for a part-time Family Support Worker to join our team. Home-Start Dumfries is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
We are recruiting a Family Support Worker to provide short-term or intensive support to complement the work of our volunteers, working directly with children and families in their own homes and the community.
Previous work experience with families and young children is essential. You should have a good standard of education (Standard Grade/National 5, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent), ideally with parenting experience, and be able to use IT based systems. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate effective working within a team and the ability to use their own initiative.
Applicants must have use of their own car (travel expenses from the office to visits will be paid) and hold a clean driving licence.
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Interview Date: TBC