We're Hiring! - Family Support Worker
Location: Horizon Sure Start Larne
Contract: Funded until 30 June 2026 (May be extended subject to funding).
Hours: 16 hours per week Monday - Thursday Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm Term Time
Salary: £28,124.46 - £37,116.78 FTE. Please note appointment is usually at the first point of the scale.
Are you passionate about supporting families and improving outcomes for young children? Join Horizon SureStart as a Family Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in your community.
We currently have the following exciting opportunity available:
Project Worker 2 - Family Support Worker
The successful candidate will work alongside our Early Years and Family Support teams providing support where and when it is required.
You will work closely with parents, children, early years staff, and health professionals:
* Providing support to families
* Facilitating parenting programmes,
* Facilitating parent/child programmes
* Covering early years creche when needed
* Helping families navigate services and access the right support at the right time
Please refer to the Additional Information Sheet for full details of the role and essential criteria. Be sure to clearly demonstrate how you meet these in your application.
Essential Criteria:
Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development or a related field, or a qualification above this, e.g. Degree in Early Childhood Studies or a related field.
Demonstrable experience of working with children 0-4 in a preschool setting
Relevant demonstrable experience working directly with families and young children in a supportive role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and early intervention approaches
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).
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience delivering parenting programmes
If you're committed to making a real difference in the lives of families and young children, we'd love to hear from you! Click the apply icon for further information and to submit your application.
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Closing Date: Midnight, 20th November 2025
A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List Check
Please note that 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.