Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker
- Downpatrick
(: E/FSW/D/726)
Permanent - 20 hours per week
£14,684.00 per annum

Job Purpose:

Bryson Pathways Childrens Service provides targeted support to families with children and young people aged 017 who are facing significant challenges (Tier 3 under the NI Family Support Model). We are looking for a 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop positive, trusting relationships with families to foster engagement and collaboration.
• 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 childrens behaviour constructively.
• Empower families to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem through strengths-based approaches.
• To work with children and families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family resilience and strengthening their connections
• To support a caseload of families and work alongside the families 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 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.
• 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 using a CRM system as required.

Essential Criteria:

• 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
• Minimum of 1 years paid employment working with children or families
• 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English Language
• Clean drivers licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:
Monday 13th July 2026 at 12pm