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Social Worker - Belfast

First Choice Selection Services
Belfast (County) · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£19.5 – £23.5 an hour
Location
Belfast (County), Belfast
Category
Medical & Healthcare

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

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