Community Worker

Salary:26000 per annum pro rata

Location:Paisley

Contract/Hours:Permanent / Part Time 18.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

Closing date for applications is 27th October and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 3rd/4th November

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 670000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

Were excited to announce our new Scottish Government funded programme launched in April 2025. This initiative aims to deliver inclusive voluntary throughcare services across the country for individuals serving short-term sentences or transitioning post-remand encompassing men women and young people.

The programmes core lies in a collaborative and relationship-based partnership model ensuring a holistic approach to support individuals in achieving positive outcomes for themselves and their communities. By focusing on improving reintegration and overall well-being the initiative ultimately seeks to enhance lives and reduce re-offending rates.

Operated through a Pod model the service will bring together staff from various partner organisations to cater to specific geographical regions. Each Pod will be overseen by a manager from one of the partner organisations fostering a cohesive approach to service provision. Additionally formal line management will be under the purview of an Action for Children manager ensuring structured support and guidance.

Were looking for a Community Worker in what will be a dynamic role making a real meaningful difference in the lives of many. Well be requiring flexibility and dedication beyond standard business hours. The commitment to working during evenings and weekends highlights the programmes dedication to meeting the diverse needs of young people and fostering a supportive environment for all involved.

How youll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of a Community Worker role are;

• Collaborative Pre-Release Planning: Work with prison staff to create robust pre-release plans including three-way handovers.
• Utilise Pre-Release Tools: Engage through face-to-face contact email correspondence and multi-agency meetings.
• Family-Centred Approach: Collaborate with Families Outside partner to support individuals and their families.
• Effective Working Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues for the best outcomes.
• Information Sharing: Share information with key stakeholders to support multi-agency collaboration.
• Onward Referrals and Service Endings: Identify suitable referrals and ensure smooth service transitions.

Lets talk about you

• Whilst no qualification is required for this role experience or knowledge of the challenges faced by people involved in the Justice system experiencing addiction or homelessness would be great.
• Youll build positive relationships with people supported and wider stakeholders (including partnership working statutory and third sector).
• Trauma informed practice and managing a complex context
• Solution focused finding innovative ways to respond to challenges.
• Prepare and implement dynamic risk management plans and applying Safeguarding processes
• Driving licence and access to a car are essential as the role covers a wide geographical area. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job with reasonable adjustments if required according to the Equality Act.

Good to know

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Contact:Laura McCarthy atquoting reference 12053

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

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