Family Support Worker

Positive Futures; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Enniskillen seeks a Family Support Worker to contribute to high-quality services for children and young people with learning disabilities. The role involves advocating for families, developing innovative solutions, and providing professional support. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience and a valid driving license. The position offers competitive pay of up to £12.93 per hour and is part-time at 20 hours weekly!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in family support.
• Ability to travel independently for job requirements.
• Experience in advocacy and community networking.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality services for families.
• Provide family support and self-directed support.
• Engage in professional practice and operations.

Skills

Experience of closely supporting families or individuals through challenging events

Full, valid driving licence

Advocating and negotiating on behalf of families

Using knowledge of person-centred planning & thinking tools

Community networking and partnership working

Advocacy

Developing innovative and creative solutions

Job description

As a Family Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, providing essential support and making a real impact. Your role is to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality Service which meets the needs and aspirations the children or young people we support with a learning disability and their families to deliver our Mission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality Service which meets the needs and aspirations the children or young people we support with a learning disability and their families
• Family support
• Self-directed support
• Operations
• Professional practice

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of closely supporting families or individuals through challenging events, for a minimum of two years on a professional basis
• Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post
• Advocating and negotiating on behalf of families
• Using / knowledge of person-centred planning & thinking tools
• Representing people who experience disadvantage
• Community networking and partnership working
• Advocacy
• Developing innovative and creative solutions to ensure stakeholder engagement and effective service delivery

Further Information

Salary: Up to £12.93 per hour.At Positive Futures, we support people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.

Vacancy ID 1735389 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers,Childcare and Social Work Area All of Northern Ireland Location Enniskillen and Tyrone Salary See Further Information No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 20 Published date 15/09/2025 Closing date 30/09/2025 Worktime To be confirmed