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Family Support Worker - Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Created: 23/06/2025
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Family Support WorkerOrganisation: Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and DrugsContract: PermanentHours: 28-35 hours per week (option of 0.8 to 1.0 FTE)Salary: £25,430 per annum pro rata + 4% employer pension contributionLocation: Fife
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs 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 is located in Fife, includes home working, and has an NHS Fife area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to Scottish Families' 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.
The role
The postholder 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.
About you
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. They are 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.
How to apply
Click here for full job details and application form.
Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 27 August 2025 in Fife.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 17 August 2025.
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