Family Support Practitioner

NI Regional Supported Lodgings Service works in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Health and Social Care Trusts to support young people aged 16-21 year olds who are leaving care or finding themselves experiencing housing difficulties. We recruit, assess, train and support host providers who open up their homes for young people in need. It is a vital part of our work to liaise with partners to ensure a suitable match with the host provider and young person. As a Family Support Practitioner, you will be based in our Omagh office working Monday to Friday and there is a requirement to participate in the on-call rota. There may also be occasional evening and weekend work.

How you'll make a difference:

By preparing young people to make a successful transition to adulthood.

By developing and nurturing host providers in their role of supporting young people.

By working in partnership developing a shared vision for the benefit of all.

By being an integral part of the team.

What you'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Flexible working arrangements including on-call evening and weekend work, by prior arrangement. GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C.
• A good working knowledge of safeguarding.
• Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting.
• Experience of assessment work of either host providers or foster carers (desirable).
• Use of own car for business miles.
• Minimum 29 days' holiday (pro rata)
• Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Season ticket travel loans
• Company pension scheme
• Discounts at major high street retailers.

The rewards

• Minimum 29 days' holiday (pro rata)
• Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Season ticket travel loans
• Company pension scheme
• Discounts at major high street retailers.

Plus, there's a lot more besides.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and to build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity.

Action for Children is committed to safer recruitment practices, designed to protect the welfare of the children and young people using our services.

If you meet all the criteria and would like to proceed with your application, you'll be redirected to an application form on our website which should only take around 5 minutes to complete. Please have your CV handy to upload. As this job involves working around children, there are some specific questions we need to ask you as part of your application process. Thanks for taking the time to apply and we wish you the best of luck!

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