Family Support Worker- Downpatrick
Permanent – 20 hours per week
£14,684.00 per annum
Job Purpose:
Bryson Pathways Children’s Service provides targeted support to families with children and young people aged 0–17 who are facing significant challenges (Tier 3 under the NI Family Support Model). We are looking for a Family Support Worker to work directly with families in their homes to provide them with emotional and practical support so they can confidently manage everyday life.
Key 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 (e.g., mealtimes, bedtimes, homework) and in managing children’s behaviour constructively.
- Empower families to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem through strengths-based approaches.
- To work with children and families to address multiple and complex needs, improving family resilience and strengthening their connections
- To 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.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or:
- 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 years paid employment working with children or families
- 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language
- Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:
Monday 13th July 2026 at 12pm