Child and Family Worker - Dumfries

at  Aberlour Childrens Charity

SALARY

£27,534 to £30,726 per annum, inclusive of a 5% unsocial hours allowance. Fixed Term until 31 March 2026.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR….

You should have a sound knowledge of child development and be able to work with parents either individually or in groups to develop their parenting skills & confidence.
We are looking to recruit a child and family worker to work 37.5 hours per week. An unsocial hours allowance is incorporated into the salary to support the requirement to be flexible with your approach and available to work weekends, evenings and public holiday to meet the needs of the families you will support. This post is offered on a temporary basis until 31st March 2026 however we are actively seeking funding to extend this further.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people, families and communities, who are flexible and share our vision that collaborative working and relationship based early intervention is the best option for young people and families who are feeling overwhelmed or excluded. A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.
Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. At Aberlour we have strong values - Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Challenging - which influence our everyday work. If you choose to apply for this role please tell us about your values in your supporting statement.

Please refer the Job description for details