Family Support Worker

Bryson Care Children & Young People’s Service – Daytime Family Support requires a;

Family Support Worker

(Ref: F/FSW/B/1703)

Belfast

Fixed Term until 31st March 2018

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday

£8.50 per hour plus mileage

Job Purpose:

Bryson Care Children’s Service aims to provide a customer focused service to Tier 3 families, children & young people 0-18 years under stress, offering practical and emotional support to enable families to manage their daily lives with increased confidence and independence (Tier 3 – Northern Ireland Family Support Model).

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification OR one of the following:

v  Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People

v  NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

v  CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education (VRQ)

v  CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Child Care & Education (Wales and NI)

v  BTEC Higher National Diploma in Childcare Studies

v  BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies

v  Degree in Social Work

Other Essential Criteria to Include:

• Minimum of 1 years paid employment working with children or families
• 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language, or equivalent
• 1 years experience recording and reporting on work done
• Clean drivers licence and access to transport

Application:

For more information, a full job description / person specification or to obtain an application pack, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9034 7749 or email: [email protected]

Application packs are also downloadable from https://bryson.erecruit.co.uk, where there is also the option to apply online

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is

 Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 5 pm