CLOSED - We are Hiring! Join our Team as a Groups Coordinator
- February 10, 2023
Due to retirement of our current Groups Co-ordinator, we are looking to recruit an experienced practitioner to join our team based here in Alloa. This post involves overseeing our group work provision (mainly within the early-years framework) in areas across Clackmannanshire. The Groups Co-ordinator role is a hands-on role and is well supported by two Family Support Group Workers and a cluster of Group Volunteers.
The parents we support are struggling with daily challenges such as mental health illness, disability, poverty, domestic abuse, relationship difficulties, trauma, isolation and loneliness. In addition to our weekly Family Support Groups, we provide one to one support to families in their own homes and out and about in the community.
Information
- Salary: £20,189 pro rata – £13,844 – 24 hours per week)
- Full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
- Post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and suitable references
- Minimum level of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ Level 3) in a relevant field and show a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities
An understanding of the needs of children and families
Experience of supporting babies and children (and parents) within an early years group setting.
Relevant experience of working alongside families with young children and babies experiencing challenges/trauma
Experience of working in partnership with both statutory services and third sector partners
Good working knowledge of child protection and child development
Good IT and Database skills
Application Notes
- The closing date for this post is Friday 10th February at 12pm – any applications received after this date will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd February here at our offices at Whins Road, Alloa.
- For an informal discussion about the role please call our CEO, Shelley Bowman on 01259 213453.
- Please download an Application Pack below and send it back to us after filling it out via homestart@hsclacks.co.uk