Family Support Worker

at  Action for Children

Salary: £23,151.50 per annum, pro rata which equates to £14,391
Location: Waterside, L’Derry
Contract/Hours: Part-time (working 23 hours a week) on a fixed term contract for 1 year, with possible extension subject to further funding

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

• Diploma Level 2 in Early Years or a similar subject.
• Experience of working with children and families and identifying their needs.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to engage and work with children, young people and their families.
• An awareness and an ability to identify and act upon safeguarding concerns with clients and to follow agreed reporting procedures.

• Experience of group work programmes.Access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

• Please note: Interviews are planned to be held the week commencing 4 th November 2024.
  Contact: Emma Goodwin on 01923 361725 or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10216

GOOD TO KNOW

Application Process

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Job Description
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Action for Children Employee Benefits
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Action for Children Northern Ireland Bookle

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