Family Support Worker

Company: Fife Council
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Location: Scotland
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This range is provided by Fife Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Proposed Interview Date: 19 & 20 February 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 08 February 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Key tasks include:

  • Undertaking assessment and practical support/advice to families to address wellbeing needs, concerns and emerging risk
  • Working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies to promote wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes
  • Contributing to the delivery of a range of group work opportunities
  • Recording service user information and measuring impact of support

The post involves some lone working, working flexibly.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

Educated to SCQF Level 7 which includes HNC or Advanced Highers or equivalent in one of the relevant fields of childcare, social care, health or community development.

The individual should have:

  • Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families and the ability to build effective relationships
  • Knowledge of assessment frameworks
  • Experience of delivering interventions which demonstrate impact and improve outcomes
  • Good communication and organisational skills including IT and report writing skills
  • Ability to travel within Fife
  • Ability to work as part of a Team and on own as required

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

For further information, please contact either Tracy.Bonar@fife.gov.uk, Louise.Stott@fife.gov.uk or Leanne.Beaumont@fife.gov.uk

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider and Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Government Administration

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Posted: June 1st, 2026