Intensive Family Support Worker
BrysonBelfast, Antrim£18,625.49 per annumPermanent
(Ref: E/IFSW/B/251)
Job details:
Hours: 25 hours per week (Please note this role includes out of hours visits and the service operates Mon-Sun 8am-8pm. Flexibility will be required)
Salary: £18,625.49 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 an Intensive 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. This role includes flexible out of hours visits.
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
Experience of planning and facilitating groups
Insight into the needs of families under stress
Knowledge and skills regarding the practicalities of family life and coping with family problems
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:
Monday 12th May 2025 at 4pm
Job details:
Hours: 25 hours per week (Please note this role includes out of hours visits and the service operates Mon-Sun 8am-8pm. Flexibility will be required)
Salary: £18,625.49 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 an Intensive 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. This role includes flexible out of hours visits.
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
Experience of planning and facilitating groups
Insight into the needs of families under stress
Knowledge and skills regarding the practicalities of family life and coping with family problems
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:
Monday 12th May 2025 at 4pm
The closing date for applications is Monday the 12th of May 2025
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