Family support worker

Family Support Worker Positive Futures Charity Jobs NI (part of the Happy Jobs group) is exclusively partnering with Positive Futures to recruit a dedicated, compassionate Family Support Worker in Omagh. This rewarding role supports children and young people with a learning disability and their families to build resilience, access their community and achieve their goals. About Positive Futures: Positive Futures supports people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives through exceptional, person-centred support. About the Role: As a Family Support Worker, you'll provide practical and emotional support to families, coordinate person-centred plans, and work closely with Trust partners and community services to deliver agreed outcomes. Travel will be required across Omagh and surrounding areas. Key Responsibilities: Person-Centred Support: Build positive relationships, complete and review person-centred plans and risk assessments, and provide tailored support to meet agreed outcomes. Family Resilience & Community Access: Help families navigate services, participate in social and recreational activities, and integrate into their local community. Advocacy & Safeguarding: Champion the rights of children and families, maintain confidentiality, and follow safeguarding procedures. Partnership Working: Liaise with professionals, attend team/statutory meetings, contribute to service quality and participate in the on-call rota. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Minimum 2 years' professional experience closely supporting families or individuals through challenging events; right to work in the UK; full driving licence or ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the role. Desirable: Advocacy/negotiation experience; knowledge of person-centred planning tools; community networking and partnership working; mediation/conflict resolution; creative, solution-focused practice. Why Join Positive Futures: Meaningful work where you'll see the difference you make every day. Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and career development. 33-37 days paid holiday (including statutory days). Contributory pension (4% employer / 5% employee). Health & wellbeing support and regular 1:1 supervision. Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends. Potential to increase hours can be discussed at interview. Overtime may be available. Location: Omagh (with travel to surrounding areas) Salary: £23,874-£25,286 per annum (pro rata) Contract Type: Permanent You might currently be working in roles such as: Family Support Practitioner, Children & Families Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Early Help Practitioner, Parenting Support Worker, Family Intervention Worker, Community Family Support Worker, Family Liaison Worker. Interested? Please submit your CV via our online system or email. For further details or the full job profile, call. Skills: Family Support Children & Young People Community Support Benefits: Enhanced Holiday Leave Pension