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Job description

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities, and their families? We are seeking 3 Project Worker 1 - Outreach Workers to join our team. The positions are on a fixed term basis until March 2026, with possible extension. The service, aligned to Willowgrove - Short Breaks residential children's home, is commissioned by Southern Health and Social Care Trust, seeks to provide families with a short break from their caring role. The outreach workers will work in families' homes and in the community outside of school hours. The postholders will provide practical home and community-based supports to young people with learning disabilities . The service will be available to families in the SHSCT locality area.

Responsibilities

• Working with families on a one-to-one basis to achieve positive outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining a sound knowledge of local provision for disability.
• Working in partnership with parents and carers to achieve better outcomes for their children.
• Carrying out assessments of need and motivate and mentor families to avail of opportunities.
• Applying safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Please see website for details.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of and ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of disability and how it impacts upon children, young people and their families.
• Experience of timely and accurate recording and report writing.
• Full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post).

Further Information

Location of Service/Support Offered: Base - Willowgrove, Banbridge, working in SHSCT locality. Salary: £25,492.40 - £29,726.27 per annum (full time equivalent). Positions: 3 x 25 hours per week (3 evenings and 1 weekend shift with potential for flexibility outside of term time). Contract: Fixed term to 31 March 2026 (May be extended subject to funding). Closing date: Midnight 26 October 2025. Waiting List: A waiting list of applicants will be compiled for any similar posts arising in the next 12 months. Contact Details: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List check.