voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
The Cottage Family Centre - Dads' Project Worker
Created: 20/03/2017Hours: 16 hours per week (additional hours may be required)
Salary: £20,238 pro rata
The Cottage Family Centre was established in 1987. The focus of the work at the Centre is to provide a range of support to those families and individuals within family units who are vulnerable to social exclusion as a result of factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor housing, relationship breakdown, drug and alcohol problems and health related issues.
They are looking for an experienced practitioner to work with their male parents/caregivers and their children within the Family Support section of the services delivered.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience of supporting parents and delivering group work, within a social care/community setting. They should hold an HNC/D in Community Education, Social Care, Social Work, Social Sciences or equivalent and must have a positive and flexible approach and an understanding of social issues that affect individuals and families.
They will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach, a good team worker and have the ability to work independently, and will be expected to be competent in working with Microsoft based software.
This post will be subject to a PVG, Reference and SSSC Registration.
The closing date for applications is Friday 31 March 2017.
For application form contact Lisa Hitchcock at 01592 269489, or email [email protected].
The Cottage Family Centre aspires to be an equal opportunities employer registered charity number SC014271, Company number 271291.