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 2 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.
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
Interviews will take place on Monday 7th November here at our offices at Whins Road, Alloa.