We are seeking one full-time Family Support Worker to join our dedicated Family Resource Service in South Ayrshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate, collaborative workforce.
Background
Barnardo's is working in partnership with South Ayrshire Health and social care Partnership to provide whole family holistic support to children young people and family members within the North of South Ayrshire which includes Ayr, Troon and Prestwick and surrounding villages.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will work closely with families, communities, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational approach, you will help ensure families receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver targeted interventions, achieving measurable and positive outcomes for families
- Provide high-quality direct work to strengthen families and promote resilience
- Support families to access appropriate universal and specialist services
- Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to family needs
- Complete and maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and GDPR documentation
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies
- Contribute to effective exit strategies that ensure sustainable change
- Capture and use the voices of children and young people to shape service delivery
What We're Looking For
- A passion for supporting families and improving outcomes for children
- Experience of working within a trauma-informed and strengths-based framework
- Strong partnership working and communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines
- A flexible approach to working patterns
values
People & Culture
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23271
- Job Title:Family Support Worker
- Location:Ayr
- Locality:South West Scotland
- Contract type:Permanent
- Hours:37
- Salary:£28,124 - £30,133
- Closing Date:10 July 2026