Community Support Worker
Community Support Worker
Part Time - 20 Hours per week
To provide high quality support to children and young people. To mentor, coach and act as a strong role model for other staff in delivering high quality support to deliver our Mission
Supporting Children and Young People
Form a positive relationship with the child/young person, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with them and their families
Ensure every child/young person we support is protected from abuse at all times and report any issue of concern in line with Positive Futures’ Safeguarding Children Policy
Support the child/young person to access social, leisure and community-based activities in their local area
Provide high quality support at all times, giving each child/young person the particular support they need, as outlined in their person-centred plan, to help them to achieve their objectives/goals
Act as a role model to others when supporting children and young people in the community
Support children and young people to improve their level of independence at home and in the community
About the role
Work as part of a team, to learn about the child/young person and share that knowledge with staff and/or volunteers
Ensure any risks that are identified during support of a child/young person are responded to promptly and escalated in line with Positive Futures’ Risk Management Framework
Support children and young people to understand and make choices and to speak up for themselves
Be able to work on a consistent but flexible basis, on your own or as part of a team
Administration
Accurately complete and submit all records on an on-going basis within the service e.g. learning logs, communication charts, contact records, incident reports, risk assessment updates etc.
Professional Practice
Attend meetings like team meetings and meet with your manager (Person Centred Supervision) regularly.
Complete all mandatory training as part of your probationary period and any further training which may be required to support the children and young people referred into the service.
Access NI:
An Enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining the position.
Positive Futures adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone for at least 6 months in the past 2 years.
- Hold a full and valid UK Drivers Licence and have access to a car insured for business purposes (or willing to amend insurance) to transport the people we support and fulfil the demands of the role.
Positive Futures
We are Positive Futures, a leading charity based in Northern Ireland dedicated to supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism, and their families. Since 1995, we’ve been driven by the belief that everyone has a role to play, and that disability should not prevent full and active participation in society.
Founded in 1995 (initially under the name United Response NI), we now operate across Northern Ireland offering a wide range of services tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or autism and the families who support them. Our services include supported living, peripatetic housing support, shared-lives schemes, residential short breaks and family support. We focus on enabling people to live as equal citizens, develop independence and realise their hopes and dreams. With offices and services located in Bangor, Belfast, Enniskillen, Lisburn, Omagh and beyond, we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in local communities.
At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first—both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.
Our benefits
Our Staff and people we support are our strength and our people are at the heart of everything we do, those are not just our values it's who we are. Working at Positive Futures means doing work that matters - and being supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We want you to feel valued, encouraged and set up to thrive, both in and outside of your role. That’s why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when you’re supported, you can make an even bigger difference to the people we support.
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Sabbatical leave
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Social Opportunities
Annual performance review
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Bereavement leave
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