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<p>Social network you want to login/join with:</p><h2>Child and Family Support Worker - Transitions, Kinross</h2><p>Client: Children\'s Hospices Across Scotland</p><p>Location: Kinross, United Kingdom</p><p>Job Category: Other</p><p>EU work permit required: Yes</p><h2>Job Reference:</h2><p>e5a973c64496</p><h2>Job Views:</h2><p>9</p><h2>Posted:</h2><p>14.07.2025</p><h2>Expiry Date:</h2><p>28.08.2025</p><h2>Job Description:</h2><p><strong><em>“I recently joined the CHAS Family Support Team from a Local Authority role. It has been a great move! At CHAS, I have a manageable caseload, allowing me to spend quality time getting to know families and understanding how I can help them access the specialist support they need. I have the flexibility to manage my own time and achieve a better work-life balance.”</em></strong> — Claire Wilson, Family Support Team Leader</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child and Family Worker with a special interest in Transitions to join the multi-disciplinary Family Support Team in the east of Scotland, based in Kinross.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>This position offers a unique chance to work alongside a highly motivated and skilled outreach team and in partnership with local services dedicated to providing care and support for babies, children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in providing a comprehensive service to babies, children, or young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, focusing on the coordination, development, and delivery of service provision designed to assist with issues related to the child or young person’s condition and the impact it has upon the wider family.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Holistic, Person-Centered Care:</strong> Our teams provide exceptional, individualized care to children and families.</li><li><strong>Collaborative Environment:</strong> Work within a multidisciplinary team combining health, social, and medical expertise.</li><li><strong>Manageable Caseload:</strong> Benefit from a manageable caseload.</li><li><strong>Flexible Working:</strong> Enjoy a hybrid work environment. This role will involve onsite and home working, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.</li><li><strong>Skill Development:</strong> Gain experience working in a rich, multi-disciplinary team.</li><li><strong>Supportive Culture:</strong> Be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and expertise development.</li><li><strong>Pension Scheme:</strong> Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Lothian Pension Fund.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong> We are looking for candidates who have:</p><ul><li>HNC in social care or an equivalent relevant discipline</li><li>Relevant experience in a social care setting working with children, young people, and complex family situations where loss and change are prevalent</li><li>Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt support to meet individual family needs.</li><li>The ability to work autonomously in a varied role.</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a car. This role will involve very regular travel to and between a variety of sites including family homes and community sites.</li></ul> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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