We are looking to appoint a Project Worker 1 to join our Thrive and Nurture Family Support Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to support service delivery across both our children's disability service and wider family support service, working alongside children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.
You will provide practical and emotional support through both 1:1 and groupwork interventions, including outreach support in family homes. Working collaboratively with families and partner agencies, you will help empower parents and carers while ensuring children and young people are supported in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, creative and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
Key Responsibilites
- Deliver support to children, young people and families through 1:1 work, groupwork and outreach
- Assess needs and contribute to care planning and positive outcomes
- Work in partnership with parents/carers to empower and build resilience
- Collaborate with partner agencies including health, education and community services
About You
You will:
- Haveexperience working with children, young people and families, including those facing adversity
- Hold an HNC in Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards relevant qualifications
- Have a good understanding of the challenges affecting vulnerable children and families
- Be confident delivering both groupwork and 1:1 interventions
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and with partner agencies
- Have knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Be organised, with the ability to maintain accurate case records
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that supports children, young people and families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.
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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:23070
- Job Title:Project Worker 1
- Location:Nurturing Inverclyde Services
- Contract type:Permanent
- Hours:37
- Salary:£26,003 - £30,351
- Closing Date:14 June 2026
- Interview Date:25 June 2026