Social Worker - RS102201

Choices Family Support Service supports young people aged 10-17 and their families to overcome and manage issues regarding mental health/emotional health, family breakdown, at risk of offending and difficulties in relation to education.  Choices Family Support Service provides one to one support for young people, family work and parental support.  We aim to enable young people to make positive choices and express ambitions for the future.

Your role as a Social Worker within the service will entail supporting young people to overcome and manage difficulties they are facing by assessing needs, agreeing a service plan, carrying out agreed work and reviewing progress on a regular basis. As a Social Worker you are required to be a motivated and creative thinker who can work on their own initiative and as part of a team in a varied and challenging role.  Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, with particular reference to presenting information such as report writing and recording. This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2018, with possible extension to end date (working 37 hours a week).

How you'll make a difference:

By supporting young people to overcome and manage difficulties in regards to their mental health, relationships, education and risk taking behaviour.

By enabling young people to make positive choices and express ambitions for the future.

By liaising with professionals to ensure the health, safety and well-being of young people.

By being enthusiastic and passionate about working with young people and families to ensure positive outcomes.

What you'll need:

Social Work Qualified with previous post qualifying experience in a social work role (completed AYE).

Confident in the use of IT and completing assessments, service plans and appropriate interventions to meet assessed needs.

NISCC Registered.

Experience of direct work with families and young people with complex issues.

Use of own vehicle for business miles.

Ability to be flexible regarding visits outside normal office hours and willing to travel across the Northern Trust area.

Please contact Ms Bridie Kelly Senior Social Worker on 028 9446 7345 for more information on this opportunity. 

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 13th November 2017.

Reference Number: RS102201