Relief Support Worker - Families

Positive Futures; Omagh; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Part-time

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Positive Futures is seeking a Relief Support Worker to empower children and young people with learning disabilities or autism. The role focuses on activity-based support, promoting independence, and building family resilience within local communities.

You will collaborate with families and professionals to design engaging, person-centred activities while ensuring safety, dignity and inclusive participation. Driving to client sites is required and training is provided.

Competenze

• Experience providing care or support for children is advantageous.
• Ability to plan, organise and run activities for children and young people.
• Must hold a full valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence with access to a car.

Mansioni

• Design and facilitate engaging activities aligned with each young person's plan.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure safety and dignity.
• Maintain confidential records, risk assessments and progress reviews.
• Support new team members and volunteers as they embed into the service.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Strumenti

Full UK Driving Licence

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Relief Support Worker - Families

For many families, tailored support is the bridge between isolation and true community belonging.

At Positive Futures, we champion the right of every individual to lead an active, inclusive, and fulfilling life. As a Relief Support Worker, you will empower children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to pursue their passions-from sports and creative arts to after-school social clubs-while nurturing enduring friendships and self-confidence.

This rewarding, community-based role delivers holistic support that uplifts the entire household. By establishing rapport and trust with children, parents, and siblings, you will help families navigate wider community networks and build resilience for the future.

Why build your career with Positive Futures?

• Comprehensive development: Receive fully paid induction training and structured mentorship from an experienced, supportive team.

• Meaningful impact: Deliver person-centred support that directly promotes independence and family well-being.

• Values-first culture: Prior care qualifications are not required; we value empathy, integrity, and proactive communication, providing you with full professional development.

• Flexible relief scheduling: Benefit from adaptable shifts across afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with extended opportunities during school holidays.

If you hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and are driven by social inclusion, join us in making a profound difference.

About the role

As a Relief Support Worker, you will collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary social care professionals to design, facilitate, and review engaging activities aligned with each young person's person-centred plan. Your focus will always remain on safety, dignity, and personal growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating community inclusion through enriching social and recreational pursuits.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential documentation, including risk assessments and progress reviews.

• Monitoring outcomes to continually adapt and enhance support delivery.

• Supporting new team members and volunteers as they embed into the service.

We are seeking dependable, empathetic professionals with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to equality and inclusion. While care experience is welcomed, your dedication to empowering young people to achieve their aspirations is what matters most.

About the company

We are Positive Futures, a leading charity based in Northern Ireland dedicated to supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism, and their families. Since 1995, we've been driven by the belief that everyone has a role to play, and that disability should not prevent full and active participation in society.

Required Criteria

• Personal or work experience of providing care or support for children
• Personal or work experience of planning, organising and engaging in activities with children and young people
• Hold a Full, Valid UK/EU/EEA Drivers Licence and having access to a car to permit the Job Holder to meet the responsibilities of the role