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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Who We AreNHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net)PositionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker (Neurodevelopmental) within our Neurodevelopmental Empowerment & Strategy Team (NEST) based at CentreStage, Kilmarnock.Hours And Shift Pattern36 hrs per week. Mainly office hours however some flexibility will be required. This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 2 years.What You Will DoThis is an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker with experience in supporting neurodivergent children, young people and their families. You will support families across East Ayrshire through a programme of direct support. The support will be designed with the family based on a neuro affirming assessment of strengths and challenges. You will co-design and deliver a short-term empowerment plan that is practical, solution focused, strength based and has specific pre-determined outcomes based on the family needs. This support will be delivered in a neuro affirming way with all suggested support strategies designed with neurodivergence in mind. Work with these young people and their families will be person and family centred. The support will be focused on building confidence, increasing knowledge, self-esteem and the capacity to be able to work towards personal outcomes when the support ends. Specific areas of support will be varied but may include challenges relating to school attendance and engagement, relationship and social isolation and executive functioning (including emotional regulation). This list is not exhaustive, and specific support will depend on the needs of the family. You will be expected to:To work flexibly and innovatively with children, young people and their families diagnosed or undiagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition and their care partners.To deliver a specific programme of pre or post diagnostic support using the model of support agreed by the East Ayrshire Children & Young people NDD Programme Board To actively listen and empathise with clients, guiding them to an understanding of their difficulties.To use person centred principles to implement basic problem solving strategies.To guide clients in the use of self-help materials.To provide follow-up sessions as required.To build family resilience.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:Knowledge of children young people or family support or social support skills and practices acquired through NVQ’s plus additional training to Diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses and experience.Must have excellent interpersonal communication, verbal and listening skills.Must have the ability to learn new skills quickly.Must have a good understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and associated challenges and strengths. Must ensure continuous professional development, updating of relevant skills and knowledge base on a pro rata basis.Driving Licence.Experience of working within an education, childcare or health or social care setting is desirable.Ability to demonstrate developed skills delivering person/family centred support and evidenced experience of providing supports for neurodivergent families.For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationFull UK Driving LicenceFull UK driving licence is essential to this role.If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:David Campbell at david.campbell3@aapct.scot.nhs.ukRight to Work / Certificates of SponsorshipTo work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.Please visit here for further information.We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.Additional Information For CandidatesYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.For help to complete an application on NHS Jobs Scotland, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your NHS Jobs Scotland account for updates.Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home – for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your NHS Jobs Scotland account profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
