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Family Support Worker - Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Created: 10/02/2025
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Family Support Worker (Fife team)Contract: Two year contractHours: 28-35 hours per weekSalary: £24,810 per annum pro rata + 4% employer pension contributionLocation: FifeDue to an internal promotion, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAAD) have a vacancy for a Family Support Worker to join their Fife Family Support team. This post will support the delivery of Fife Family Support Service, alongside the Family Support Development Officer and Family Support Officer. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.
The post located in Fife includes home working, and has an NHS Fife area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to their offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential.
This post will be part of Scottish Families' staff team and be supervised by the Family Support Development Officer - Fife Family Support Service. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of support services in Fife to families and support groups affected by someone else's substance use, ensuring an effective response to the needs of support groups and evaluating and demonstrating the impact of their services. This includes facilitating family support groups, working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, and delivering evidence-based interventions, with the support of the Family Support Development Officer, as required.
Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification, with experience of direct client work, group work, and direct work with families. SFAAD is seeking someone with knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use and the ability to facilitate family support groups, with strong organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and an empathetic approach. You can find out more information about their work in 'The Cost of Loving, our Strategic Plan 2023-26 and their Impact Report 2023-24.
How to apply
Click here to complete the application online.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025. Interviews will be held on Zoom on Monday 24 February 2025.
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