Family Support Worker - Child Disability Service, Torridon House, 506.26 - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us)

You will be based in our busy Child Disability Service providing early intervention support to children with or affected by disability and their families.

We offer a supportive working environment with induction for new staff, regular planned supervision, a controlled workload and a professional development plan with varied training opportunities.

Essential:

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• HNC in Social Care & SVQ Level III (or qualifications equivalent or exceeding)
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• Effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
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• Knowledge of child care and development
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This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY