Family Group Leader - Carrickfergus

We are Hiring!

Home Start East Antrim family support charity,  has been at the heart of the community for over 24 years, providing support to parents with children under 5, when they need it the most. Based in our main premises in Carrickfergus we work on an outreach basis across Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey with a small friendly staff team who work alongside our dedicated volunteers and Board of Trustees.

Join our team!

Due to the expansion of our service, we are looking for a Family Group Leader who can offer their experience and enthusiasm to our work. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local families then we would love to hear from you.

Family Group Leader

As our Family Group Leader you will work directly with parents and their pre-school children, at our community-based group sessions, delivering a varied programme of interactive activities and family support approaches.

If you are interested in the post and would like to have a chat about the role, contact Kelly Taylor, Scheme Manager on 02893328875

Role: Family Group Leader

Location: Home-Start East Antrim main office in Carrickfergus. The post holder will be delivering group support in community settings across Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Larne and therefore will need their own transport (mileage covered from main office base).

Hours: 18 hrs per week term time (40 weeks), worked Mon -Thur (Fixed term contract until May 2027)

Salary: NJC Scale 3, Point 5-6 starting at point 5, £12.21 per hour