Assistant Project Worker - Tayside

Are you looking for a rewarding new job? Look no further! Barnardo's Child and Family Support Service are on the lookout for flexible and enthusiastic people as Assistant Project Workers (as & when) to join their team. We have a number of work opportunities for applicants based in Dundee and also within Perth & Kinross. 

As an Assistant Project Workers you will experience job satisfaction and will play a part in making a difference in the lives of the individuals we support every day helping them to reach their goals and play an active role in their local communities through evening and weekend support.

This is a really varied role providing supports for children, young people with a disability/additional support need and their families and those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences. The support you provide will enable and support children and young people to access their local community activities offering new experiences for them and respite to their parents/carers. Please refer to the Additional Information Sheet for more detailed information about the positions.

Candidates should have/be….

• Excellent communication skills
• Engagement skills
• Practical, creative & fun
• Solution focused approach
• Experience in working autonomously (1:1 direct support)
• Caring & patient
• Excellent organisational skills
• Willingness to learn

The role may include supervisory responsibilities of volunteers.

For these vacancies it's essential that the successful candidates holds a full driving license and use of a vehicle to allow for access to a variety of activities within the local community.

A relevant qualification is required, for example SVQ3/ SCQF level 6 or equivalent in a relevant subject. The role will require registration with the Scottish Social Service Council within six months of commencement of employment.

As we're dedicated to providing support tailored to the needs of each individual, Assistant Project Workers will be contracted to have a flexible approach at the times children and families most need support. This will primarily include evenings and weekends and during school holidays.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

At Barnardo's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore, we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure for the successful candidate.

 About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

 Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

Our basis and values

Documents

• Assistant Project Worker - Job Description & Person Profile.pdf (82.18 KB)
• Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy (Oct 2018).pdf (0.56 MB)
• Additional Information Sheet - Assistant Project Worker.pdf (76.63 KB)