Family Support Worker jobs in Northern Ireland

Family Support Worker

(Ref: E/FSW/B/626)

Permanent - 35 hours per week

£25,698 per annum

Job Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop positive, trusting relationships with families to foster engagement and collaboration.
• 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.
• Empower families to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem through strengths-based approaches.
• To work with children and families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family resilience and strengthening their connections
• To support a caseload of families and work alongside the families in their homes for up to 12 weeks.

· 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.

• Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to set goals tailored to each family's needs.
• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings.
• Keep accurate, clear records using a CRM system and prepare written reports using a CRM system as required.

Essential Criteria:

· Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or:

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

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

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

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

o BTEC Higher National Diploma in Childcare Studies

o BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies

o Degree in Social Work

· Minimum of 1 years paid employment working with children or families

· 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language

· Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver

Application:

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources

Department Tel: (028) 9032 5835 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org

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

A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.

Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 12pm

Pay: £25,698.00 per year

Work Location: In person