Resource Worker (Birch)

Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) Vacancy

Post Title: Resource Worker (Birch)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,572.00 (£14.60 per hour)

Terms: Permanent Post

Location: TCA Office, Dundee

Ref No: 11/24

As a Birch resource worker, you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. Birch is specifically designed to address the complex needs of individuals who have lost the care of their children to the care system, through intensive support, to enable change in their lives, and ultimately reduce the numbers of children being removed into care. You will work systemically in delivering a relationship-based programme where frequency, tenacity and creativity are central.

The post holder will be required to assess the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan and deliver a proportional response to the presenting issues. Work will be delivered through one-to-one intervention as well as within a group setting across a range of sites.

Please note that the post has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be female due to the client group. This is in line with Equality Act 2010 guidelines.

Additional Information: More information on the post can be obtained by contacting naiomithomson@alcoholtayside.com or by phoning 01382 456012.

An application form and Job Description/Person Spec can be downloaded from the TCA website https://alcoholtayside.com/get-involved/#vacancies

Completed applications should be returned direct by e-mail/post/by hand to Ronnie Ritchie, Tayside Council on Alcohol, The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD Telephone: 01382 456012, ronnie.ritchie@alcoholtayside.com. Registered Charity Number SC006511

Please note closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 26 April 2024.

Applicants should note that interviews for this post will be held on Monday 6 May 2024 in the TCA Dundee office (all details will be emailed).