Children and Family Support Worker

Charlie House supports babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, across the north-east of Scotland. The goal is simple – to help children to live as full lives as possible and help make precious memories for the whole family at the most difficult of times.

We have an exciting opportunity within the Services team at Charlie House for an experienced support worker who is an organised self-starter to join us as Children and Family Support Worker, reporting to the Children and Family Support Manager.

This post will have responsibility for delivering high quality and consistent emotional and practical support the families who seek support from Charlie House. You will engage and support siblings and parents, with pre and post bereavement support whilst acting as an advocate on behalf of the families that Charlie House support.

We are looking for someone who, has experience of working with children with life-limiting or life threatening conditions, and their families. With a requirement for strong communication skills, this role is for someone who had experience in developing and delivering support sessions and is as passionate and enthusiastic as we are about helping the Charlie House community and help local children live life to the full.

Position: Children & Family Support Worker

• Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week or Part-Time (minimum 22.5 hours per week) includes working evenings and weekends, as required.
• Office / Community based.

Some of the Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional and practical support to families which includes parental support and sibling support, both pre and post bereavement either via telephone, online or face to face.
• Organise and facilitate support sessions for parents and carers.
• Liaise with external specialists working alongside the family such as Education, Social Work and medical professionals.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and contact recordings, and collate relevant statistics on areas of work within the support service.

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If you feel that your skills are suited to the needs of the role, please email your CV and a covering letter including your availability and salary expectations to: HR@charliehouse.org.uk