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07-08-2025
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The Role
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Glasgow
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service to positively impact on the lives of children young people and their families building empowering relationships to address the various often complex challenges they face. This is an innovative service working alongside children and their families within communities across Glasgow providing whole family support which is easily accessible and non-stigmatising.
Are you passionate about empowering young parents to thrive
In this rewarding role youll plan and deliver engaging group sessions covering parenting skills child development wellbeing and family play. Youll run drop-ins work with partner organisations and provide one-to-one support tailored to young parents (16-24) and childrens (0-5) needs. Your work will help build peer networks raise awareness of rights and connect families with vital services. Youll also keep clear records track outcomes and contribute to shaping and improving the project.
What will you bring to the Glasgow Family Wellbeing team
Base
You will be based in Glasgow with access to our service hub in the south of the city.
Salary Conditions Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays) flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is important to us we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regular support from the local Team Leaders Service Manager and Assistant Director.
Join the Team
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about this role with a member of Glasgows leadership team please contact Ashley or Mhairi at:
Further Information
This is a permanent post. We have one part time equivalent post (28 hours a week) please identify your preferred working pattern in your application.
This post requires flexibility which means daytime evening and weekend work to offer the appropriate level of support to individual families and deliver community events.
This post has a minimum qualification requirement (SCVF Level 9 or higher)-please see job description for details.
Closing date 17th of August
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 28th of August
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme.
Children First is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Glasgow Family Wellbeing Service to positively impact on the lives of children young people and their families building empowering relationships to address the various often complex challenges they face. This is an innovative service working alongside children and their families within communities across Glasgow providing whole family support which is easily accessible and non-stigmatising.
Are you passionate about empowering young parents to thrive
In this rewarding role youll plan and deliver engaging group sessions covering parenting skills child development wellbeing and family play. Youll run drop-ins work with partner organisations and provide one-to-one support tailored to young parents (16-24) and childrens (0-5) needs. Your work will help build peer networks raise awareness of rights and connect families with vital services. Youll also keep clear records track outcomes and contribute to shaping and improving the project.
What will you bring to the Glasgow Family Wellbeing team
- Experience supporting young parents and families in community health social care or early years settings with a focus on practical relationship-based work.
- Strong understanding of child development in the early years (05) including how children grow learn and communicate at different stages.
- Knowledge of the role of play in helping children build attachment confidence and essential skills and ability to use play-based approaches in working with families.
- Awareness of the challenges faced by young parents such as balancing their own wellbeing with parenting demands navigating services and dealing with issues like financial hardship or social isolation.
- Confident in planning and delivering group sessions or workshops that are engaging interactive and tailored to the needs of young parents and their children.
- Skilled in building trust quickly and working alongside people from diverse cultural social and economic backgrounds recognising and valuing different family experiences.
- Comfortable discussing sensitive topics handling difficult conversations professionally and maintaining clear boundaries while remaining approachable and supportive.
- Committed to working in a non-judgemental strengths-based way that respects the experiences and views of young parents.
- Willing and able to work flexibly including regular evenings and weekends to ensure support is available when families need it most.
- Enjoys working directly in communities and feels comfortable engaging with people from all backgrounds
- Is creative in designing and delivering group activities that bring families together and build confidence and skills
- Understands how to make groups welcoming inclusive and safe spaces for everyone involved
- Can build trust and positive relationships quickly both one-to-one and in group settings
- Communicates clearly and respectfully even when conversations are sensitive or challenging
- Understands how trauma can affect individuals and families and adapts their approach with empathy and care
- Works well as part of a team sharing ideas supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment
- Stays calm and solution-focused under pressure with good organisational skills
- Represents Children First professionally and keeps the wellbeing of children and families at the centre of their work
Base
You will be based in Glasgow with access to our service hub in the south of the city.
Salary Conditions Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays) flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is important to us we will support you to work in a way that gets the job done but maintains a healthy work life balance. We will provide connection with the rest of the organisation including regular support from the local Team Leaders Service Manager and Assistant Director.
Join the Team
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about this role with a member of Glasgows leadership team please contact Ashley or Mhairi at:
Further Information
This is a permanent post. We have one part time equivalent post (28 hours a week) please identify your preferred working pattern in your application.
This post requires flexibility which means daytime evening and weekend work to offer the appropriate level of support to individual families and deliver community events.
This post has a minimum qualification requirement (SCVF Level 9 or higher)-please see job description for details.
Closing date 17th of August
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 28th of August
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme.
Children First is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092
About us
Children First is Scotlands national childrens charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services. We help children their families and the people that care for them by offering emotional practical and financial support. We give children hope and a safer brighter future. Our core values guide how each one of us works in our individual day to day job:
With love we put children first.
With purpose we transform childrens lives together.
With strength we do whatever it takes to protect Scotlands children.
These values are reflected in everything we do. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you.
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