At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through direct work and care plans.
- Company: Join a dedicated team within the Western Trust, making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days paid holiday, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with immediate starts available; travel is essential.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in social work.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in a care-related subject and 2 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 32000 £ per year.
Family Support Workerurgently required to work through the Western Trust, Social Work team located in the Derry / Londonderry area.
Join our dedicated team supporting children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes.
This rewarding role involves working closely with Social Workers to support care plans, undertake direct work with children and families, facilitate supervised family contact, and contribute to parenting programmes.
As this position is through our client, Western Trust, it is temporary ongoing (minimum of 3 months) with immediate starts available.
Hours of work are full time only, Monday to Friday 9am 5pm with an increased hourly rate as per framework of £14.06, with weekend rates, and weekly mileage allowance available.
It is also preferred that candidates have previous experience to apply such as working in a school, childcare setting, youth work, or care assistant for a minimum of 2 Years with a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a care related subject with an understanding of challenges facing young people today, e. g. peer pressure, unemployment, drugs, alcohol etc.
Successful candidates must be NISCC registered and have a full driving licence valid for the UK with business insurance, and access to a car, as travel is essential.
Mileage allowance payment provided weekly.
Enhanced Access NI Check will be completed prior to start date.
What We Will Offer You A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) Inclusion into our company pension scheme Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies The Next Steps Contact Sophie Linton or Emer Mcnally on Simply send your CV to to apply!
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