Do you have a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people and their families with a learning disability? We are looking dedicated Family support Co-ordinator to work across our Children centre, Preschool and within community.
Mencap family support and early years provision provides a programme of play, care education and support for children and their families aged 0-7 years old with significant developmental delay/learning disability.
This role is a full time fixed term role till the end of March 2026, an enhanced Access NI and BHSCT checks are mandatory for this position.
The Family Support Co-ordinator will be responsible for planning, development, delivery and co-ordination of a family support programme offering a range of support to families in the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust area, and more widely in Northern Ireland.
Supporting families who have a child aged 0-7 with significant developmental delay/learning disability (SDD) to:
- Come together, virtually or in person, to share learning and build mutual support networks
- Access information and learning resources
- Develop practical skills to support their child’s development and growth
- Build their emotional resilience and wellbeing
- Identify and advocate for resources and services to improve their lives and those of their children.
Do you have the skills and experience to be a Family support Co-ordinator at Mencap?
- Ideally you will have a relevant Level 3 or equivalent in early years, community development, family support or youth and community work
- Experience of working in a community-based role with families
- Experience of providing a family support programme to families with a child aged 0 -7yrs
- Passion and commitment to offer the best start in life to children with a learning disability and their families
*These lists are not exhaustive of the role, for further information please take a look at the full job description attached.
Do you feel that this role is for you? If so, please apply now with a full and up to date CV.
This vacancy closes on Thursday 24th July 2025.
Job ID: 34167
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