Family Support Worker

Do you have the skills to be a Family Support Worker and seeking a part time opportunity in Dumfries and Galloway? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you!

Your new opportunity

Reach your full potential and join us as a Family Support Worker for Quarriers Family Support Service located in Dumfries and Galloway . As a key member of the team you will provide intense family support to children and their families in the Dumfries area working to keep families together and supporting them with the wider social inequalities that impact their lives.

The team work and align all they do for other in line with 'The Promise' ensuring that families and children's voices are heard and taken seriously while tailoring support to meet their individual needs.

This opportunity is permanent offering up to 16 hours per week.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Understanding of drug and alcohol issues, child development and family dynamics.
• Knowledge and / or experience of child and / or adult protection
• Supportive and enabling approach to all family members and staff
• Able to prioritise tasks and organise a diverse workload
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills, confidence and knowledge