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Social Worker
About Opportunity
Home Link exists to provide good quality personal support to families with preschool children who are under stress and experiencing difficulties. This support is provided through our befriending service which operates in South East and South West Edinburgh and Midlothian. Home Link is looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker to sit on its Board and provide specific knowledge and experience of working with child and families and child protection issues. You will be required to attend bi-monthly Board meetings and bi monthly sub group meetings. You will also act as the Child Protection advisor when the Manager is on leave.
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About Home Link
Home Link offers practical and emotional support to families who are under stress or experiencing difficulties. All families have at least one child under five. They are usually referred to us by Health Visitors/Social Workers who see the need for reliable, sustainable, low-key support by a Home Link befriender.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with knowledge and an understanding of child protection issues and experience of working with children and families Although not essential some experience of governance in a voluntary sector organisation would be desirable
Travel Details
All meetings are held in the evenings at our offices at 2 Easter Road.
Training and Induction Details
Full induction training will be offered over 2 half days. This will include a full introduction to the work of Home Link, roles and responsibilities of the Board, governance and management and Home Link’s policies and procedures. Support will be provide
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Work Type
Committee Work
Client Group
Families
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses will be reimbursed on a monthly basis. Car users are reimbursed at a rate of 40pence per mile. Childcare costs of up to £5 per hour are paid while volunteers are carrying out induction training.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Required to attend one evening meeting every month. Commitment of three years
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
Opportunity Provided By
Reference Code
26-3096
Contact Details
Paula Swanston
Unit 5 Abbeymount Techbase
2 Easter Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH7 5AN
Tel: 0131 661 0890
Email: julie.b@homelinkbefriending.or...
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