Intensive Family Support Worker

Intensive Family Support Worker at Bryson Charitable Group Job Details

• Hours:
  
  25 hours per week (includes out-of-hours visits; service operates Mon-Sun 8am-8pm – flexibility required).
• Salary: £19,161.96 per annum.
• Contract:
  
  Permanent.

Bryson Pathways Childrens 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). The position is for an Intensive Family Support Worker to work directly with families in their homes, providing emotional and practical support so they can confidently manage everyday life. This role includes flexible out-of-hours visits.

• Develop positive, trusting relationships with families to foster engagement and collaboration.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to parents, promoting 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.
• Work with children and families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family resilience and strengthening their connections.
• Support a caseload of families and work alongside them 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, providing home‑visiting support 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 as required.

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 child‑care qualification or:
  • Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People
  • NVQ Level 3 Childrens Care, Learning & Development
  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education (VRQ)
  • CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Child Care & Education (Wales and NI)
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Childcare Studies
  • BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies
  • Degree in Social Work
• 1 year paid experience working with children or families.
• 5 GCSEs including English Language.
• Clean driving licence and access to transport.

Application packs with the full job description are downloadable from Bryson Charitable Group’s website, and applicants may also apply online.

Monday 19th January 2026 at 12pm.