Impactful Family Support Worker - Home Visits (12 Weeks)

Bryson Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryson Pathways Children’s Service in Belfast offers targeted home-based family support to 0–17-year-olds facing challenges. We are seeking a Family Support Worker to build trust with families, guide parenting, and establish routines to improve daily life.

The role involves delivering strengths-based interventions, managing a small home-visiting caseload for up to 12 weeks, and coordinating with social workers and other professionals to achieve measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent.
• Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People.
• 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 GCSEs at grade C and above including English Language

Responsibilities

• 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 (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 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.

Education

QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification

Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People

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

1 year paid employment working with children or families

5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language

Job description

Bryson Pathways Children’s Service in Belfast offers targeted home-based family support to 0–17-year-olds facing challenges. We are seeking a Family Support Worker to build trust with families, guide parenting, and establish routines to improve daily life.

The role involves delivering strengths-based interventions, managing a small home-visiting caseload for up to 12 weeks, and coordinating with social workers and other professionals to achieve measurable outcomes.