Support Worker
BrysonBallyduff Community Centre, Newtownabbey, Kerry
Community Support Worker
(Ref: E/CSW/B/426)
Job details:
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: £17,654 per annum
Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover
Location: Ballyduff
Job Background:
The Community Support Worker will contribute to the development of local individuals, families, and community leaders by delivering interventions and activities that promote education, employability, health, wellbeing, and community cohesion. The postholder will work collaboratively with residents and partner organisations to maximise opportunities and outcomes for those most in need
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Build, strengthen, and maintain positive relationships within the community to address identified needs such as school readiness, afterschool support, and family assistance.
Support the delivery and facilitation of programmes, courses, and community-based initiatives as part of a team.
Assess the needs of existing and new service users and provide appropriate support or referrals.
Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of community action plans.
Facilitate and support group activities and other community-led programmes.
Deliver community events, home visits, and group sessions, ensuring agreed targets and outcomes are met.
Monitor and evaluate interventions and contribute to reporting and outcome measurement.
Promote Bryson services using a community-centred approach that empowers individuals and families.
Liaise and collaborate with local partners and agencies including schools, churches, food banks, and statutory and voluntary organisations.
Essential Criteria:
Experience of working within communities
5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language
Proficient in IT
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexible and Adaptability
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable Criteria:
Childcare Qualification
Relevant Youth/ community work qualification
Experience in a childcare setting (within the last 5 years)
Full & clean drivers licence, access to transport and business (class) insurance for the driver and vehicle
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: niamh.diamond@brysongroup.org
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:
Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 12pm
(Ref: E/CSW/B/426)
Job details:
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: £17,654 per annum
Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover
Location: Ballyduff
Job Background:
The Community Support Worker will contribute to the development of local individuals, families, and community leaders by delivering interventions and activities that promote education, employability, health, wellbeing, and community cohesion. The postholder will work collaboratively with residents and partner organisations to maximise opportunities and outcomes for those most in need
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Build, strengthen, and maintain positive relationships within the community to address identified needs such as school readiness, afterschool support, and family assistance.
Support the delivery and facilitation of programmes, courses, and community-based initiatives as part of a team.
Assess the needs of existing and new service users and provide appropriate support or referrals.
Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of community action plans.
Facilitate and support group activities and other community-led programmes.
Deliver community events, home visits, and group sessions, ensuring agreed targets and outcomes are met.
Monitor and evaluate interventions and contribute to reporting and outcome measurement.
Promote Bryson services using a community-centred approach that empowers individuals and families.
Liaise and collaborate with local partners and agencies including schools, churches, food banks, and statutory and voluntary organisations.
Essential Criteria:
Experience of working within communities
5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language
Proficient in IT
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexible and Adaptability
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable Criteria:
Childcare Qualification
Relevant Youth/ community work qualification
Experience in a childcare setting (within the last 5 years)
Full & clean drivers licence, access to transport and business (class) insurance for the driver and vehicle
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: niamh.diamond@brysongroup.org
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:
Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 12pm
The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 29th of April 2026
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