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Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the young person together with their parents/families to to achieve a more hopeful family life experience.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers to empower them and to enable them to achieve better outcomes for their children.
• To work co-operatively with other key stakeholders in a young person’s life e.g. school staff, youth services, health agencies and other community based services, to provide the most effective service for young people and families.
• Please see website for full details.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of use of 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.

Further Information

Location: Northern Trust Ballymena/Antrim area Hours: 30hrs (4 days) per week Fixed Term: Fixed to 30 June 2026. Possibility of extension subject to funding. Salary: £25,492.40 - £29,726.00 FTE. Appointment is usually on first point of scale.