Young Persons Practitioner

Action for Children; Omagh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave options

Well-being day

Cycle to work

Professional training

Parental benefits

Pension contributions

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Action for Children in Omagh, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Young Persons Practitioner to deliver floating support to homeless or at-risk young people aged 16–25. The role focuses on developing practical life skills and housing-related support within a structured plan.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Social Care or equivalent, strong IT skills, report-writing experience, and be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care / Youth Work / Health and Social Care.
• Experience with young people aged 16–25.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience of report writing and record keeping.
• Must register with Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
• Ability to work flexible including evenings/weekends; 24-hour on-call rota.
• Driver with car and willingness to procure business class insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a responsive, flexible service for young people aged 16–25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Deliver floating support meeting referred needs and developing tailored plans.
• Develop individual support plans and implement aspects of the plan.
• Maintain regular contact and assist with setting up and maintaining homes.
• Advise on benefits and life skills (budgets, shopping, cooking, laundry).
• Attend reviews and prepare reports.

Skills

Youth experience

IT skills

Report writing

On-call duties

Driving license

Flexible hours

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

Young Persons Practitioner.

Salary:£26,500 per annum.

Location:Omagh, Northern Ireland.

Contract/Hours:Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2027- Full time – 37 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive pro rata paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave.
• 1 well-being day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Action for Children's Floating Support service is based in Omagh with an outreach office in Enniskillen and covers the Omagh and Fermanagh areas.

The Floating Support Service is funded by Supporting People to provide assistance to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and to young people Leaving Care aged 18-25. We develop individual, outcomes focused support plans with each young person to help them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to live independently and to contribute positively to their community.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

As a Young Persons Practitioner, you’ll be:

• Providing a responsive and flexible Service for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Delivering a creative, flexible and effective floating support service which meets the needs of those referred to the service.
• Developing Individual Support plans which are focussed on the young person's needs and implementing aspects of the plan in accordance with the Floating Support Role.
• Maintaining regular contact with the young person to support them in accordance with their assessed needs as well as providing practical assistance for them in arranging for setting up and maintaining their home.
• Supporting the young person around benefits issues and assisting in application for benefits – e.g. housing, income support, etc. and providing advice and guidance in relation to life skills – e.g. budgeting, shopping, cooking, laundry.
• Attending all reviews with the young person, preparing reports as required.

Let's talk about you

• Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care / Youth Work / Youth and Community/ Health and Social Care.
• Experience in working with young people aged 16 – 25.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience of report writing and record keeping.
• Successful applicants will be required to register with Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
• The ability to work flexibly including evening and weekend work and participate in a 24 hour on-call rota.
• The ability to drive, access to a car and willingness to procure business class insurance. This role requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026.

Please note:Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 9th November and Tuesday 10th November 2026 in Omagh.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure

Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be found here.

Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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