We are currently recruiting a Family Support Worker.

Hours: 20 per week

Salary: NJC point 10-13 (£20,751-£22,021) pro rata

Purpose of the job:

To provide intensive practical and emotional support to families who are vulnerable and hard to reach.

Main Responsibilities

• visiting families in their own homes (as agreed with Co-ordinators) to offer one to one support
• encouraging and assisting families to access Home-Start Kirkcaldy’s family support group and creche
• assisting families to access other local services and attend appointments
• ensuring effective records are kept

To apply, download the Application Pack from this page and return the application form by the closing date.

Alternatively, for a paper copy, use the contact form on this page to request one or telephone 01592 565285.

For an informal chat please contact Eleanor Thomson.

This post is temporary until March 2020 with a possibility of an extension, subject to funding. It is subject to a PVG check.

Closing date for the post is 17th June 2019 and interviews will take place on 27th June 2019.

Home-Start Kirkcaldy is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.  Home-Start Kirkcaldy is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.