We’re currently recruiting for a Birch Resource Worker at TCA Perth
Post: Resource Worker Birch (Perth and Kinross)
Salary: £27,099.80 per annum
Terms: 3 years
Responsible to: Alison Leuchars, Birch Practice Lead
Place of Work: Perth
Ref No: 6/25
Brief Description of Duties:
As a Birch resource worker, you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. Birch is specifically designed to address the complex needs of individuals who have lost the care of their children to the care system, through intensive support, to enable change in their lives, and ultimately reduce the numbers of children being removed into care. You will work systemically in delivering a relationship-based programme where frequency, tenacity and creativity are central. The post holder will be required to assess the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan and deliver a proportional response to the presenting issues. Work will be delivered through one-to-one intervention as well as within a group setting across a range of sites. Additionally, you will be expected to support the development of this service by contributing to the content & style of programmes/interventions as well as liaising with other agencies and professional workers to promote the service and identify specific gaps in provision within the local area.
This post will form part of service developments aimed at extending the Birch service to the Perth and Kinross area.
Additional Information: More information on the post can be obtained by contacting alison.leuchars@tca-dundee.com or naiomi.thomson@tca-dundee.com or by phoning 01382456012.
An application form and Job Description/Person Spec can be downloaded from the TCA website here.
Completed applications should be returned direct by e-mail/post/by hand to mark.harris@tca-dundee.com Tayside Council on Alcohol, The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD Telephone: 01382 456012, Registered Charity Number SC006511
Please note closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 12th May 2025.
Applicants must note that Interviews for this post will be held on Monday 19th May 2025.
Tayside Council on Alcohol
Tayside Council on Alcohol supports adults, children, young people and families to move on from alcohol, drug or offending problems.
