Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you passionate about supporting children and families? If so, look no further!

We are seeking a part-time Project Worker to join our Choices Family Support team in the Northern Trust Ballymena/Antrim area. This is a fantastic chance to make a difference to the lives of young people.

The Choices Family Support service aims to engage young people, aged 10-17 years old, who are experiencing of some difficulties involving social, emotional or behavioural issues.

You will;

work alongside the young person together with their parents/families to to achieve a more hopeful family life experience.
Work is predominately focused on the referred young person though using a holistic approach some engagement with the wider family is expected.
Families are offered around 12 weeks support and the project worker will work collaboratively with the family and agree what specific intervention might be most beneficial.
The Service is delivered in an outreach basis with a combination of home or school visits and individual session time.

Do you have the following:

A positive strength based approach
Experience of working with young people and their families
Awareness of safeguarding concerns
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A full driving licence with business class insurance or be able to demonstrate how you meet the mobility requirements of the role

When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience of building positive relationships with children and young people and supporting them within various areas of their lives.
Demonstrable experience of supporting families
A valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business class insurance or alternatively be able to demonstrate how you can meet the mobility requirements of post.

Desirable Criteria

Demonstrable experience of use of a strength based approach
Knowledge of intervention strategies around behaviour and emotional well being
Experience of communicating effectively in multi-agency settings, with other providers and services.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 30 June 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

Contact Email: recruitment.supportteam@barnardos.org.uk

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months

The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.

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Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
Service related sick pay from day 1
Cycle2work scheme
Interest free season ticket loans
20% discount at Barnardo's stores
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

Reference number:23165
Job Title:Project Worker 1
Location:Ballymena
Locality:Ballymena/Antrim
Contract type:Permanent (Fixed term funded post)
End date:30/06/2027
Hours:22.2
Salary:£26,003 - £30,351 (FTE) (£15,601.80 - £18,210.60 pro rata)
Closing Date:29 June 2026
Interview Date:TBC

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