Lead Family Worker at Bryson Charitable Group

Position Lead Family Worker
Posted 22 Apr 2026
Expired 22 May 2026
Company Bryson Charitable Group
Location Belfast | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Lead Family Worker (E/LFW/B/426) Belfast Permanent - 35 hours per week £30,375.80 per annum Job Purpose: Bryson Pathways Childrens Service provides targeted support to families with children and young people aged 017 who are facing significant challenges (Tier 3 under the NI Family Support Model). We are seeking a Lead Family Worker to manage a team of Family Support Workers, ensuring families receive high quality emotional and practical support in their homes to help them confidently manage everyday life. This role includes providing on-call support for evening and weekend staff on a rota basis. Key Responsibilities Manage, support and supervise a team of Family Support Workers and carry a small caseload of families when required. Prioritise and coordinate referrals in collaboration with Social Workers and families. Facilitate or attend referral and review meetings, home visits, case conferences and any other multidisciplinary meetings Provide out of hours staff support on a rota basis Set clear and achievable outcomes in partnership with the families, Social Workers and Family Support Workers. Liaise effectively with professionals and agencies across multiple disciplines. Ensure accurate and confidential management of electronic client records, reports and files. Monitor service effectiveness and produce reports on project performance in line with quality standards. Support project recruitment and facilitate staff induction. Prepare and lead team meetings, annual performance reviews and staff supervisions. Support and mentor Student Social Workers on placement within Family Support team. Support with the management of other Family Support teams as and when required. Essential Criteria: Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or: Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People NVQ or CACHE Level 3 Childrens Care, Learning & Development CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education BTEC Higher National Diploma in Childcare Studies BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies Degree in Social Work Minimum of 1 years experience of working with children or families Minimum of 1 year experience of managing a team within a family & childcare GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English Language Clean drivers licence, access to transport and business (Class) Car Insurance for the Vehicle and driver. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends if required Desirable Criteria: Relevant management qualification e.g. ILM/ CMI Level 4 Leadership & Management Application: For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the HumanResources Department Tel: or email: Application packs are downloadable from where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12pm

Job Info:

  • Company: Bryson Charitable Group
  • Position: Lead Family Worker
  • Work Location: Belfast
  • Country: GB

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