Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

(Ref: E/FSW/B/0625)

Job details:

• Hours: 25 hours per week
• Salary: £17,654 per annum
• Contract: Permanent

Job Background:

Bryson Pathways Children’s Service provides targeted support to families with children and young people aged 0–17 who are facing significant challenges (Tier 3 under the NI Family Support Model). We are looking for a Family Support Worker to work directly with families in their homes to provide them with emotional and practical support so they can confidently manage everyday life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and encouragement to parents, promoting the development of effective parenting skills through modelling and support.
• Assist families in establishing consistent daily routines (e.g., mealtimes, bedtimes, homework) and in managing children’s behaviour constructively.
• To work with children and families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family resilience and strengthening their connections
• Deliver interventions aimed at achieving measurable, positive outcomes for families, and regularly evaluate progress.
• Manage a small caseload of families, providing home visiting support for up to 12 weeks, tailored to individual needs.
• Participate actively in case reviews, planning meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions to ensure coordinated and effective support.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent
• 1 years paid experience working with children or families
• 5 GCSEs including English language
• Clean drivers’ license and access to transport

Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

Friday 20thth June 2025 at 1pm