Senior Family Worker
BrysonLisburn, AntrimPermanent
Senior Family Worker
(Ref: E/SFW/L/0726))
Permanent – 24 hours per week
Lisburn Sure Start
£18,233.28 per annum
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents / carers and children aged 0 – 3
• Support the Family Work Coordinator where necessary in carrying out initial registration visits with families conducting an assessment of need to provide appropriate intervention and services for families
• Support the Family Work Coordinator where necessary to allocate referrals to the Family / Child Health Team
• To carry a caseload whereby home visiting and outreach support are offered and facilitated to families
• Provide parenting support and practical advice on child development, positive behaviour, routines etc
• Plan and deliver group programmes such as stay and play, parenting programmes and health promotion workshops
• Support families to access relevant services including early education, health and specialist support
• Signpost families to appropriate Sure Start services and programmes ensuring the most appropriate support for the family
• Monitor children’s development and implement collaboration decision making model conversations where appropriate
• Identify any developmental delays or safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with policies and procedures
• Work closely with health visitors, social workers, speech and language therapists and other professionals
Essential Criteria:
Level 3 or working towards Level 5 Child Care Learning and Development
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children or families
5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language or equivalent
Clean drivers’ licence and access to transport. Successful candidate will be required to have business insurance for their job role.
Application:
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.
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.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:
Wednesday 15th July at 12pm
(Ref: E/SFW/L/0726))
Permanent – 24 hours per week
Lisburn Sure Start
£18,233.28 per annum
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents / carers and children aged 0 – 3
• Support the Family Work Coordinator where necessary in carrying out initial registration visits with families conducting an assessment of need to provide appropriate intervention and services for families
• Support the Family Work Coordinator where necessary to allocate referrals to the Family / Child Health Team
• To carry a caseload whereby home visiting and outreach support are offered and facilitated to families
• Provide parenting support and practical advice on child development, positive behaviour, routines etc
• Plan and deliver group programmes such as stay and play, parenting programmes and health promotion workshops
• Support families to access relevant services including early education, health and specialist support
• Signpost families to appropriate Sure Start services and programmes ensuring the most appropriate support for the family
• Monitor children’s development and implement collaboration decision making model conversations where appropriate
• Identify any developmental delays or safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with policies and procedures
• Work closely with health visitors, social workers, speech and language therapists and other professionals
Essential Criteria:
Level 3 or working towards Level 5 Child Care Learning and Development
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children or families
5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language or equivalent
Clean drivers’ licence and access to transport. Successful candidate will be required to have business insurance for their job role.
Application:
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.
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.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:
Wednesday 15th July at 12pm
The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 15th of July 2026
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