Job Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you passionate about supporting children and families? If so, look no further!



We are seeking a part-time Project Worker to join our Choices Family Support team in the Northern Trust Ballymena/Antrim area. This is a fantastic chance to make a difference to the lives of young people.



The Choices Family Support service aims to engage young people, aged 10-17 years old, who are experiencing of some difficulties involving social, emotional or behavioural issues.



You will;


work alongside the young person together with their parents/families to to achieve a more hopeful family life experience. Work is predominately focused on the referred young person though using a holistic approach some engagement with the wider family is expected. Families are offered around 12 weeks support and the project worker will work collaboratively with the family and agree what specific intervention might be most beneficial. The Service is delivered in an outreach basis with a combination of home or school visits and individual session time. Some early evening work may be required depending on family need.

Do you have the following:


A positive strength based approach Experience of working with young people and their families Awareness of safeguarding concerns Ability to work independently and as part of a team A full driving licence with business class insurance or be able to demonstrate how you meet the mobility requirements of the role

Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the required criteria listed in the attached Additional Information Sheet.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience of building positive relationships with children and young people and supporting them within various areas of their lives. Demonstrable experience of supporting families A full driving licence with business class insurance This criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post).


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Desirable Criteria

Experience of use of strength based approach Knowledge of intervention strategies around behaviour and emotional well being Experience of communicating effectively in multi-agency settings, with other providers and services.

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:

Northern Trust Ballymena/Antrim area

Hours:

30hrs (4 days) per week

Number of positions:

1

Fixed Term:

Fixed to 30 June 2026. Possibility of extension subject to funding.

Salary:

25,492.40-29,726.00 FTE. Appointment is usually on first point of scale

Closing Date:

Midnight, Monday 14th July 2025

Interview Date:

TBC

Contact Email

: recruitment.support@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 an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.


Pay & Reward FrameworkWe 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.

Our basis and values

Reference number: 21253
Location: Ballymena
Locality: Ballymena/Antrim
Contract type: Fixed term
End date: 30/06/2026
Hours: 30
Salary: 25,492.40- 29,726.27
Closing Date: 14 July 2025

Benefits

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Discounts at 100's of retailers
Employee suggestion scheme
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme