Role
Overview
OPFS was founded in 1944 and since then we have been at the forefront of shaping policy and services that support the 144,000 single parent families in Scotland. OPFS HQ is in central Edinburgh, with local services in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Falkirk, Edinburgh, and Dundee, along with national digital and helpline services.
All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and helping to create lasting solutions to poverty and barriers facing single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration, and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.
The Employability Advisor will report to the Regional Co-ordinator and will work as a member of the OPFS Lanarkshire Employability Service, providing employability support for single parents and young parents facing additional barriers to engaging with services, entering suitable employment, education, and training opportunities through one-to-one meetings and group work sessions.
Application notes
* On site: Based within OPFS Glasgow Office
* Closing date: 17th October 2024
The successful post-holder will be expected to operate in line with our values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration, and Compassion.
Equal opportunities and family-friendly employment
* OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, and flexible working requests will be considered. OPFS has Investors In People status and Living Wage accreditation.
Would you like to join a vibrant, exciting team working alongside families and volunteers in North Lanarkshire?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Lanarkshire to be part of a new early intervention family support service – Families Here and Now. This project is funded by North Lanarkshire Council and will provide holistic support for the whole family in local communities/hub areas.
You will play a key role in developing this service alongside families and community partners. The service is a collaboration between four charities: Barnardo’s, Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire (HSGNNL), Action for Children, and Impact Arts, and you will work closely with colleagues from these organisations.
This outreach support role covers the North Lanarkshire area, based in or around community hubs/schools/nurseries and family homes. The aim of the service is to enable families (pregnant and/or with children up to age 18 years/26 years for care-experienced children) to access supports at the earliest possible time, ensuring a ‘whole family’ and ‘no wrong door’ approach.
The service will operate 7 days a week between the hours of 8 am – 8 pm, 365 days per year.
The postholder will be required to work at least one evening per week and at least one weekend in four. The role is initially funded until April 2027.
Do you have what we are looking for?
* Creative personality and passionate about working with children and families
* Experience of supporting pregnant families and families with children of all ages
* Team player but ability to self-motivate and inspire others
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