Field-Based Young Carer Support Practitioner

Action-For-Children; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and buy/sell leave

Well-being day

Cycle to work

Professional training

Flexible family leave packages

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children, based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to support young carers with respite activities and one-to-one care. You will advocate for the carers, attend meetings, and collaborate with professionals to highlight the carers' roles and needs.

The role requires planning and teamwork to tailor activities to each young person, ensuring safeguarding and high-quality support across the caseload.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or above or equivalent/related health, counselling, or social care qualification.
• Experience of direct work/engagement with children and families.
• Good report writing skills.
• Good working knowledge of safeguarding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Registration or willingness to register with NISCC.
• Driving licence and access to a car; travel across a large rural catchment as required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to risk and safeguarding of all children in our service.
• Carry out a detailed assessment of the caring role to provide tailored support to young carers.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and families, including home or site visits.
• Attend internal and external meetings with line manager and partners.
• Attend training as required to stay up-to-date on issues affecting young people.
• Present information and facts about young carers to professional groups as needed.
• Manage an active caseload and maintain high-quality records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good report writing skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or above

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Action for Children, based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to support young carers with respite activities and one-to-one care. You will advocate for the carers, attend meetings, and collaborate with professionals to highlight the carers' roles and needs.

The role requires planning and teamwork to tailor activities to each young person, ensuring safeguarding and high-quality support across the caseload.