Please note this is a fixed term contract for 2 years Working hours: 21 hours per week (Minimum) Interview Date: To be confirmed North Devon Salvation Army is a Christian Church seeking to live out the values of justice, mercy and faithfulness within our communities. We have physical centres in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe but our work extends to the other towns and villages within the wider area of North Devon. Our Family Work has developed significantly in the last 3 years. In response to the deprivation experienced in North Devon, we have created ‘Welcome to the Village’ activities with the purpose of enabling and empowering families towards greater wellbeing. We are now looking for an experienced family worker to further develop and deliver the strategy and programme to help families reach their potential. You will either hold a nationally recognised qualification in family work, or, have equivalent strong practical experience of working with families; and have an in-depth understanding of the cultural and local pressures they face today. We will consider transferrable skills and experience if relevant. In order to be successful, you will additionally need to: Have a passion for transforming the lives of families experiencing deprivation Show compassion and provide practical support in a welcoming and non-judgemental way Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be able to convey information & advice to varying audiences Collaborate, influence and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, statutory agencies and community services Have a strong understanding of and experience in compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to family work In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Enhanced with Barred List check for the Adult and Child workforce For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.