Voluntary Action is a registered charity working to support and develop voluntary and community activity throughout North Lincolnshire.
We are looking to appoint:
TWO Family Support Coordinators to develop a deliver a volunteer family support package for families living with substance misuse issues and problems.
Salary: NJC SCP: 27 – 28 £24,174 – £24,964 pro rata per annum funded by the Big Lottery until 2019.
Hours of work:
Post 1 will be 30hrs and Post 2 will be 20 hours per week.
The hours for both posts will need to be worked flexibly to include some evening and weekend work.
The successful candidates will develop and deliver the Hidden Harm Family Support Programme. Hidden Harm aims to address the significant risks for children and young people living in an environment in which substance misuse is the norm, by delivering a bespoke service aimed at meeting the whole needs of the family around achieving a substance free life, supporting the family to aspire to and achieve positive goals, reducing school exclusions and overall achieving positive change. The post holders will:
- Take responsibility for providing leadership and management of the project.
- Deliver high standards of practice in supporting clients and their children
- Ensure the effective day to day management of the project
- Ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of the work.
We are looking for applicants:
With a Degree in Social work or alternative relevant subject, or significant experience in a similar role, at a similar level,
An ability to devise and deliver personal development activities to support vulnerable people or families
Experience of managing paid staff or volunteers
Experience of identifying, managing and minimising risks.
If this job sounds right for you please contact VANL for an application pack.
Email: enquiries@vanl.org.uk or telephone: 01724 845 155.
Alternatively, visit our website www.vanl.org.uk and download a pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Interviews: Monday 17th October 2016
Please note: C.V.’s not accepted.
Charity number: 1063019
Company LTD by guarantee: 3346067
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