With Kids are currently recruiting a full-time Community and Family Support Worker to join them in Wester Hailes.
The post is 35 hours per week with a salary of £26,000 per year.
The post-holder will work predominantly with families from the Wester Hailes area, leading the development of community and family support networks for parents/carers and children, including the recruitment and support of volunteers. The post-holder will support a caseload of parents/carers who are identified as requiring specific 1:1 support, as well as run a range and variety of parent and family groups and help engage and develop a supportive network of families in this community.
They are looking for someone who:-
- has a track record in successful asset-based-community development.
- the ability to operate on the ground within a community; engaging, motivating and building positive relationships with and between a range of partner groups, community individuals, volunteers, local organisations/business and the local authority.
- can contribute to the wider regeneration of our local community.
- has the highest standards of personal integrity.
- is diligent and precise in their work.
- has the potential to be a valued member of our staff team.
You can read the full job advertisement and download an application pack here. Send your completed application form and any covering letter to k.simpson@withkids.org.uk.
Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 24th of November 2022.
