Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker – Downpatrick

Permanent – 20 hours per week

£14,684.00 per annum

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 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.

• 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 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 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.

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or:
• NVQ Level 3 Children’s 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 year paid employment working with children or families
• 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language
• Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver