Impactful Family Support Practitioner

Action-For-Children; Omagh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave pro rata

Well-being day

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Flexible parental packages

Pension contribution

Job summary

Action for Children in Omagh, Northern Ireland, is seeking a part-time Family Support Practitioner to join the Early Intervention Family Support Service. The role is 30 hours per week on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with a pro rata salary of £27,000–£30,000 depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

The aim is to support vulnerable children and families through flexible, community-based approaches, working with a multidisciplinary team and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, early years, youth work or relevant subject.
• Experience delivering support to children and families in their own home.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the families we support.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, creative, outcomes-focused supports and guidance to children, young people and families.
• Undertake individual needs assessments and develop tailored, outcomes-focused support plans.
• Provide interventions including individual direct support and evidence-based group work programmes.
• Support the Service Co-ordinator in promoting the service to agencies and organisations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Travel by car

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, early years, youth work or relevant subject

Job description

Action for Children in Omagh, Northern Ireland, is seeking a part-time Family Support Practitioner to join the Early Intervention Family Support Service. The role is 30 hours per week on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with a pro rata salary of £27,000–£30,000 depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

The aim is to support vulnerable children and families through flexible, community-based approaches, working with a multidisciplinary team and partner agencies.