Social Worker - Belfast
We have an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker to work with a private client in a family centre based in the North Belfast area. This role is initially for a 3-month period with the potential of extension, starting immediately upon completion of relevant checks.
This role has an hourly pay rate of £19.50 to £23.50 per hour depending on experience.
Working Pattern:
- 20 Hours per week
- Monday, Tuesday, and alternate Wednesdays
You will work as part of a specialist team to support vulnerable children and families through assessment, targeted interventions, and therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches. You will help create safe, nurturing environments, strengthen family relationships, and develop parental skills and insight. This role includes leadership responsibilities, line management, and participation in an on-call rota.
What We Need From You:
- Minimum 2 years post qualifying experience
- Experience delivering client-focused services, including holistic assessments and tailored family support
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based interventions with children and families
- Understanding of trauma-informed and nurturing approaches, including therapeutic parenting
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, emotionally demanding environment with good time management and prioritisation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce professional reports
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with families, colleagues, and external stakeholders
What We Will Offer You:
- A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
- Inclusion into our company pension scheme
- Free comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
- Weekly Pay
- 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies
The Next Steps:
- Contact Ella Milligan or Ronan Lavery at First Choice Belfast
- Send your CV via the link
First Choice is an equal opportunities employer