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Job description

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.
• 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.

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
• 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.

Further Information

Salary: £26,003 to £30,351 (FTE) (£15,601.80 to £18,210.60 pro rata)