Family Support Worker

HappyJobsNI.com; Omagh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive charity organization is looking for a part-time Family Support Worker in Omagh to help children and young people with learning disabilities and their families. The role involves building relationships, advocating for families, and providing tailored support. Benefits include comprehensive training, 33-37 days paid holiday, and a contributory pension. Ideal candidates will have experience in family support and a passion for community integration.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' professional experience supporting families or individuals through challenging events.
• Right to work in the UK; full driving licence or ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and provide tailored support.
• Help families navigate services and integrate into their community.
• Champion the rights of children and families, maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Family Support

Children & Young People

Community Support

Job description

Overview

Family Support Worker – Positive Futures, Omagh. This role supports children and young people with a learning disability and their families to build resilience, access their community and achieve their goals.

About Positive Futures

Positive Futures supports people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives through exceptional, person-centred support.

Role & Responsibilities

• Person-Centred Support: Build positive relationships, complete and review person-centred plans and risk assessments, and provide tailored support to meet agreed outcomes.
• Family Resilience & Community Access: Help families navigate services, participate in social and recreational activities, and integrate into their local community.
• Advocacy & Safeguarding: Champion the rights of children and families, maintain confidentiality, and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Partnership Working: Liaise with professionals, attend team/statutory meetings, contribute to service quality and participate in the on-call rota.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Minimum 2 years' professional experience closely supporting families or individuals through challenging events; right to work in the UK; full driving licence or ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the role.
• Desirable: Advocacy/negotiation experience; knowledge of person-centred planning tools; community networking and partnership working; mediation/conflict resolution; creative, solution-focused practice.

Why Join Positive Futures

Meaningful work where you'll see the difference you make every day. Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and career development. 33-37 days paid holiday (including statutory days). Contributory pension (4% employer / 5% employee). Health & wellbeing support and regular 1:1 supervision.

Role Details

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends. Potential to increase hours can be discussed at interview. Overtime may be available.

Location: Omagh (with travel to surrounding areas)

Salary: £23,874-£25,286 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type: Permanent

You might currently be working in roles such as: Family Support Practitioner, Children & Families Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Early Help Practitioner, Parenting Support Worker, Family Intervention Worker, Community Family Support Worker, Family Liaison Worker.

Application

Interested? Please submit your CV via our online system or email. For further details or the full job profile, call.

Skills

• Family Support
• Children & Young People
• Community Support

Benefits

• Enhanced Holiday Leave
• Pension