Family Support Practitioner – Action for Children
Base pay range – Salary: £25,000 per annum
Location: Larne Office – covering Larne, Carrick, Newtownabbey areas
Contract / Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm; some flexibility may be required)
Benefits
* 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
* On‑call allowance
* Professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
* Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
* Pension with up to 7% employer contribution, life assurance cover
* Staff discount portal; Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts
About the Service
Choices Family Support Service (CFSS) supports young people aged 10‑17 and their families to manage low‑level mental health, family breakdown and emotional well‑being. CFSS provides one‑to‑one support, family work and parental support. The outreach service works in families' homes, schools or other community venues across the Northern Trust area.
Responsibilities
* Support young people to overcome and better manage difficulties they are facing by assessing needs, agreeing to a service plan, conducting agreed work, and reviewing on a regular basis
* Carry out assessments and devise action plans to achieve positive outcomes
* Carry out individual work with young people aged 10‑17 and their parents/carers on an outreach basis
* Update and maintain digital records
What we’re looking for
* Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or above, or equivalent/related health, counselling or social care qualification
* Experience in a multi‑disciplinary team providing services to families and children aged 10‑17
* Experience working with low‑level mental health issues (anxiety, self‑harm, low mood) and related concerns
* Good working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Access to a car with Business Insurance cover (the role requires travel and reasonable adjustments as per Equality Act)
* Registration with NISCC or willingness to register
Application Details
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 9 Nov 2025. Interviews scheduled for Thursday 13 Nov.
Application Process: Complete five sections – Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
We have a no‑visa‑sponsorship policy. A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier. Access NI Enhanced Disclosure is required.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Action for Children is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from BAME and disabled candidates. Male staff are under‑represented in our Children Service roles – we encourage more male applicants. The workplace is inclusive of all groups as per the Equality Act.
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