21253 - Project Worker 1 - Choices - Ballymena/Antrim

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you passionate about supporting children and families? If so, look no further! 

The Choices Family Support service aims to engage young people, aged 10-17 years old, who are experiencing  of some difficulties involving  social, emotional or behavioural issues.

 You will;

•  work alongside the young person  together with their parents/families to  to achieve a more hopeful family life experience. 
•  Work is predominately focused on the referred young person though using a holistic approach some engagement with the wider family is expected.
•  Families are offered around 12 weeks support and the  project worker will work collaboratively with the family and  agree what specific intervention might be most beneficial. 
• The Service is delivered in an outreach basis with a combination of home or school visits and individual session time. 
• Some early evening work may be required depending on family need. 

Do you have the following:

• A positive strength based approach
• Experience of working with  young people and their families
• Awareness of safeguarding concerns
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full driving licence with business class insurance or be able to demonstrate how you meet the mobility requirements of the role

Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the required criteria listed in the attached Additional Information Sheet. 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of building positive relationships with children and young people and supporting them within various areas of their lives.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting families
• A full driving licence with business class insurance * This criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post).

.Desirable Criteria

• Experience of use of strength based approach
• Knowledge of intervention strategies around behaviour and emotional well being
• Experience of communicating effectively in multi-agency settings, with other providers and services.

In return Barnardo's offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave and 10 statutory/public holidays (pro-rata) per annum, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.

Location: Northern Trust  Ballymena/Antrim area 

Hours:  30hrs (4 days) per week

Number of positions: 1

Fixed Term: Fixed to 30 June 2026. Possibility of extension  subject to funding.

Salary: £25,492.40-29,726.00 FTE. Appointment is usually on first point of scale  

Closing Date:  Midnight, Monday 14th July 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Contact Email: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk