Family And Pupil Education Support Worker
MACS Supporting Children and Young PeopleBelfast, Antrim£28,974 per annumFull-timeTemporary
FAMILY AND PUPIL EDUCATION SUPPORT WORKER (UPSTREAM NI)
Are you passionate about supporting young people before they reach crisis point?
This is an exciting opportunity to join MACS as part of the Upstream NI Project, an innovative schools-based homelessness prevention programme designed to identify and support young people at risk before they experience housing instability or family breakdown.
The Family and Pupil Education Support Worker will provide early targeted intervention, family support and strengths-based interventions to young people identified through the Upstream screening process. Working collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies, the role aims to strengthen family relationships, improve communication and help young people remain safely at home wherever appropriate.
Using trauma-informed and person-centred approached, the postholder will empower young people and their families to develop sustainable solutions that improve wellbeing, resilience and long-term outcomes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV.
See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CV’s submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post.
Posts Available: x1 Belfast: Full Time, 5 Years Fixed Term
Salary: £28,974 per annum
Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Are you passionate about supporting young people before they reach crisis point?
This is an exciting opportunity to join MACS as part of the Upstream NI Project, an innovative schools-based homelessness prevention programme designed to identify and support young people at risk before they experience housing instability or family breakdown.
The Family and Pupil Education Support Worker will provide early targeted intervention, family support and strengths-based interventions to young people identified through the Upstream screening process. Working collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies, the role aims to strengthen family relationships, improve communication and help young people remain safely at home wherever appropriate.
Using trauma-informed and person-centred approached, the postholder will empower young people and their families to develop sustainable solutions that improve wellbeing, resilience and long-term outcomes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV.
See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CV’s submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post.
Posts Available: x1 Belfast: Full Time, 5 Years Fixed Term
Salary: £28,974 per annum
Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday the 27th of October 2026
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