Family Support Worker

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This range is provided by Fife Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Proposed Interview Date: 19 & 20 February 2026

Closing Date:
Sunday 08 February 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent

Key tasks include:

• Undertaking assessment and practical support/advice to families to address wellbeing needs, concerns and emerging risk
• Working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies to promote wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes
• Contributing to the delivery of a range of group work opportunities
• Recording service user information and measuring impact of support

The post involves some lone working, working flexibly.

Educated to SCQF Level 7 which includes HNC or Advanced Highers or equivalent in one of the relevant fields of childcare, social care, health or community development.

The individual should have:

• Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families and the ability to build effective relationships
• Knowledge of assessment frameworks
• Experience of delivering interventions which demonstrate impact and improve outcomes
• Good communication and organisational skills including IT and report writing skills
• Ability to travel within Fife
• Ability to work as part of a Team and on own as required

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

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