Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91
Temporary until 1st April .
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of working is negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
This vacancy is a temporary post until April : Family Support Worker (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children) in the Throughcare and Aftercare Team.
East Lothian Children’s Services has an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker to join the Throughcare and Aftercare Team. This post will provide support to Unaccommpanied Asylum Seeking Children arriving both spontaneously and through the National Transfer Scheme.
The Throughcare and Aftercare Team provides a range of support to previously looked after / looked after and accomodated young people in their transition to independent living across East Lothian. This includes asylum seeking children.
This post will primarily focus upon the work with unaccommpanied asylum seeking children (UASC). These children arrive in the UK unaccompanied, often having fled war torn countries and made perilious journeys. They arrive both spontaneously and as part of the National Transfer Scheme. The successful candidiate will work with these young peole, co-ordinating plans and supporting them to feel safe and settled in East Lothian. This will include assisting in the development of services to meet the needs of these young people as part of the team around this group.
We are looking to recruit a Family Support Worker who ideally has experience in working with this group of young people and understands the needs and complexities of this group. This may also include a working knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the children and families social work role. Experience of working with the asylum system would be advantageous.
This is an exciting and developing area to work in, having a pivotal role case managing and ensuring that young people who are fleeing danger, can settle in East Lothian. You will receive regular support, supervision & training.
A full current driving licence and use of a vehicle are essential for this post.
Applicants should have a sound value base, excellent communication and report writing skills and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of children and families social work role and responsibilities.
If you wish to discuss this job vacancy or working for Children’s Services in East Lothian Council, please feel free to contact the team leader on the details below: Gerry Chapman: .
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found