Family Support Practitioner

Family Support Practitioner.

Salary:25000 per annum pro rata.

Location:Based in our office in Banbridge County Down Northern Ireland.

Contract/Hours:Permanent/Part-Time working 22.2 hours a week. Days can be flexible.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.

• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.

• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages

• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover

• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

A Family Support Practitioners role will be to primarily offer support to young carers through providing respite activities and offering one to one support in relation to their caring role.

They will help and advise Young Carers and their families in signposting to other appropriate agencies and support the young carer where they can. This may include advocating on their behalf attending meetings and presenting information to professionals to highlight the role of the young carer and how it can impact them.

Along with this being able to work as part of a team in planning and organising activities and considering the needs of the young person is paramount.

How youll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of the Family Support Practitioner role are.

• Adhering to the Risk and safety of all children that come into our service and be aware of the safeguarding of each young person.

• Be aware of the general issues and concerns that affect young people currently and be open for training if required.

• Attend internal and external meeting as directed by your line manager and collaborate and work in partnership with all statutory and voluntary agencies.

• Being able to present information and facts regarding young carers to varied professional groups is also a part of the Family Support Practitioner role.

• Be clear on the importance of keeping files up to date as required by the organisation.

Lets talk about you

Ideally you will have:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or above or equivalent/related health counselling or social care qualification.

• Experience of direct work/engagement with children and families.

• Good report writing skills.

• Good working knowledge of safeguarding.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft (Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint).

• Registration or the willingness to register with NISCC.

Contact: quoting reference 12294.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10^th December 2025.

Please note:Interviews are planned to be held week commencing Monday 15^th December 2025 face to face in Banbridge County Down.

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet