Family Support Officer - Wales Remote
Job description
Hours: Part time 17 hours per week
Salary: £13,993.72
Contract: FTC to 31st March 2025
Location: South Wales (Remote Working)
About Us
Epilepsy Action has undergone an exhilarating period of change, and we are seeking
individuals who are as enthusiastic as we are to join our dynamic team. As a Family Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing our service strategy, driving innovation, understanding, support, and empowerment for primary school-aged children in Cardiff and surrounding areas.
Why We Need You
As a Family Support Officer, you'll offer families the support they need to navigate the challenges of epilepsy. Your role will involve collaborating with various professionals in education, health, social care, and more, to raise awareness about the impact of epilepsy's on young lives and their support networks.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate: with education, health, and early years experts to foster a network of support that facilitates growth, understanding, and inclusivity for children with epilepsy.
- Interactive Workshops: produce and deliver deliver engaging workshops for a variety of audiences that will enrich awareness, encourage empathy, and promote a culture of acceptance.
- Pioneer: be at the forefront of our pilot project, helping to shape the future of epilepsy support, focusing on Cardiff and its surrounding areas, setting the stage for expanded initiatives.
What We're Looking For
We are searching for exceptional individuals who embody our values and possess the following qualities:
- Passion for Empowerment: Your drive to enhance the lives of individuals with long-term health conditions is evident in everything you do.
- Excellent Communicator: Your ability to connect and empathize shines through in your interactions with others.
- Problem Solver: You thrive in finding creative solutions and making informed decisions.
- Organised: Your strong organizational skills keep things running seamlessly.
- Team Player: You collaborate effectively and can seamlessly adapt to different team dynamics.
Why Join Us
- Impactful Role: Your work will directly contribute to changing the lives of children and families, making a lasting difference.
- Innovation: Be part of a cutting-edge project that has the potential to transform epilepsy awareness and support.
- Professional Growth: We're committed to your development, supporting you in expanding your skills and expertise.
Epilepsy Action is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Closing Date: 18th September 2023 @ 12 noon
Interviews: Virtual - Monday 25th September 2023
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 17 per week
Salary: £13,933.72 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Remote
