Project Worker 2 - Family Support Worker
The successful candidate will work alongside our family support and early years 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.
Responsibilities
* Leading the programmes
* Organising creche support
* Building parental capacity, supporting parents respectfully to engage them in their child’s learning and development through parent and children’s sessions
* Working as part of a team to support positive parenting
* Please see website for full details
Skills and Qualifications
* 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).
* Experience of delivering parenting programmes
Further Information
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: £27,573 - £36,389.29 (FTE). Please note appointment is usually at the first point of the scale, hourly Rate £14.33.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 26 Aug 2025
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