Job Description
CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th November 2026 at 12 Noon INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 25th November 2026 SUMMARY OF ROLE: Sure Start is a government health programme that provides a range of support services for parents and children under the age of four, who live in disadvantaged areas across Northern Ireland. It aims to support parents from pregnancy and to give children the best start in life. Colin Sure Start covers the wards of Colin Glen, Derriaghy, Kilwee, Poleglass and Twinbrook in outer west Belfast. The Role of the Family Worker: To offer parents and carers the support they need to give their children the best start in life so that they can enjoy, achieve, be safe, be healthy, achieve economic wellbeing and make a positive contribution. To work within the Colin Sure Start Family Team to ensure that all local children and families, including those who are most disadvantaged are able to access the services they need To work closely with the Senior Management Team to develop the targeted family services provided by Colin Sure Start. To aim to reduce the need for more intensive services for families by providing support to meet their needs as early and as effectively as possible, in line with Colin Sure Start''s early intervention and prevention ethos. Work as a member of the Sure Start Family Team in partnership with parents and carers to identify and achieve outcomes for families that will reduce stress and increase parental confidence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Family Support To ..... full job details .....