Family Support Worker - Kinship x 2, Children & Families Team, 481.88 - WEL08373

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The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 10 July 2024 West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

(Information for Internal Staff - Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post).

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are looking for an individual committed to the work of Kinship who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable families. West Lothian Council are focussed on avoiding the accommodation of children and supporting families to care for children safely within their own Kinship network. You’ll bring excellent relationship-building, communication, and organisational skills, as well as be able to work on your own initiative and collaboratively with partners. You will have proven experience of working with families, particularly those in more disadvantaged circumstances. You will be expected to provide Kinship Carers with emotional and practical support (including supporting contact), training, and peer-to-peer support and raise awareness of the work of The Kinship Support Service. You will be empowering Kinship carers to work with other agencies, advocating and supporting them throughout.

You will be working in a busy and supportive Family Based Care Service and contribute to kinship assessments alongside the social workers within the team. You will be involved in My Planning Meetings, Children’s Hearings and any other relevant meetings.

You must have an HNC in Social Care & SVQ Level III

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.