At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people and families to improve wellbeing and promote independence.
- Company: Join EXTERN, a leading organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, generous pension, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of young people and their families.
- Qualifications: Resilience and ability to engage with diverse needs are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26679 - 31325 £ per year.
Salary: Grade 5 salary scale: £26,679 - £31,325 per annum
Hours: 40 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required)
Contract Status: 1 x Permanent 1x Fixed Term (Until October 2026 with possibility of extension)
Location: Newtownards
About the service:
The Janus service has the specific purpose of providing supports to young people and their families to reduce the likelihood of these young people entering the care system. This includes young people currently in Care placements, and those who have had prior experience but the overarching care plan is to ensure they return and/or maintain within the family home. The Janus Model includes; therapeutic support, crisis intervention, emotional support, advice & guidance, and partnership working to assist service users in addressing the barriers to progression and promote positive family relationships.
About the role:
As a Janus Keyworker you will work with service users to improve their quality of life within their community by promoting wellbeing, independence, healthy life choices and training & employability options. These young people present with varying and complex needs any work will include engaging in and participating in overarching statutory care plans. This is multi-disciplinary work which requires an ability to engage partners as well as young people and families. As a Janus worker, one will need to be resilient enough and open minded to deal with some of the challenges that such complex needs can present.
Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link;
The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 1st July 2026.
For informal enquiries please contact hr@extern.org
EXTERN offer a competitive benefits package including;
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service
- 11 statutory holidays
- Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5%
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
- Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Regular Supervision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike To Work Scheme
EXTERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Keyworker x2 Janus in Newtownards employer: Extern
EXTERN is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families. Located in Newtownards, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, with comprehensive training and a generous benefits package including enhanced leave and pension contributions. Join our passionate team as a Keyworker and be part of a rewarding journey that promotes positive change within the community.
