Project Worker 2 - Family Support

at  Barnardos

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maternity Cover post Project Worker 2 to join our team. The post is based in the South Eastern Trust Locality working alongside an experienced and dedicated team of workers. The Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) works across two areas in the SET to include North Down and Ards and Lisburn sector. The post holder will work in the North down & Ards sector. We provide early intervention support to children and families using a variety of interventions. A tailored package of support is offered in relation to a range of issues experienced.
The Support is primarily undertaken in the family home however we may utilise Barnardos Office spaces or schools if it is appropriate to do so. Family support assists with the development of play skills, behaviour management, routines and boundaries, parenting support and emotional support.
When necessary we may also offer Therapeutic Intervention support,which involves individual work with children and young people in partnership with parents/carers. Issues experienced may include low self- esteem/confidence, grief and loss, anxiety, managing change and transitions. The service also provides evidence informed parenting programmes.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience.

The successful candidate is required to have (Essential):

• NVQ Level 3 (childcare / child development) or equivalent;
• Demonstrable family support experience
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team or setting providing services to families;
• Hold a 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)

Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the required criteria listed in the attached Additional Information Sheet.
In return Barnardo’s offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave and 10 statutory/public holidays (pro-rata) per annum, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.
Location: Ards & North Down
Hours: 37 per week
Fixed Term: 30th September 2025
Salary: £27,573 - £36,389 FTE
Closing: Midnight on Friday 9 August 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Contact Email: people.ni1@barnardos.org.uk
A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake enhanced Child and Adult barred AccessNI check.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo’s values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo’s and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo’s pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo’s believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo’s. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo’s stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo’s Learning and Development offer
• T&C’s apply based on contract

About Barnardo’s
At Barnardo’s we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.

Please refer the Job description for details