Advertised from 12 September 2025

Role

Due to the internal secondment of the current post-holder, we are seeking a full-time Family Support Development Officer to lead our Inverclyde Family Support Service. 

This post will develop, deliver, support and promote a range of family support and engagement for family members aged 16+ years who are affected by someone else’s substance use. The post is supported by a Family Support Worker, and works in partnership with partner organisations, families and communities. This is a temporary post to cover the secondment of the existing post-holder (12 months in the first instance).

The post is based in Inverclyde (main base: Greenock) and has an area-wide remit involving significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Senior Family Support Development Officer.

We are seeking applicants with a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification, and experience of direct client work, group work, and direct work with families, as well as identifying and managing risk. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of issues for families affected by substance use, values underpinning advocacy, and an understanding of the voluntary sector. The ability to encourage and promote the development of family support groups, and effectively and sensitively advocate for others, are essential, as well as strong organisational skills and interpersonal and communication skills.

Application notes

Please see https://www.sfad.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us for more information and application details. 

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 28 September 2025