Family Support Worker

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to support our unaccompanied asylum seeking young people, age 15+. It is desired that the candidate has knowledge and skill in working with young people, specifically in supporting and facilitating them to move into independent living.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 11 March 2026.

Informal enquiries to Natasha McDuma - 07786 772614

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