Children's Support Worker

Join Our Team at The Whistlestop and Make a Real Difference! Please see our short film all about our service in the attachments below We're excited to offer rewarding opportunities within our Residential Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities — and we'd love you to be part of our dedicated, compassionate team. Where You'll Work The Whistlestop (Randalstown) – situated close to the M2 with an easy commute from Belfast, Antrim, Ballymena, Magherafelt Who We're Looking For We're searching for kind, committed and motivated individuals who: Have experience working with children and young people, especially those with disabilities. Understand safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care. Are confident in record-keeping and documentation. Hold a full driving licence (or can meet the mobility requirements of the role). Ready to Apply? When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. The waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise for a period of up to 12 months. The successful candidates will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check Applicants must be registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) or willing to register by appointment. Why Join Barnardo's? Make a tangible impact – Your work will shape young lives, providing the care and support they need to thrive. Grow professionally – We offer opportunities for training, career progression, and personal development. Enjoy a competitive salary – Starting from £13.86/hour (£21,621 annually for 30 hours) and rising up to £15.77/hour (£24,608 annually). The full-time equivalent salary ranges from £26,666 - £30,351 (FTE) per year. Extra rewards for your dedication: • £62.64 for every sleep-in shift. • Premium Waking Night allowance of ‘time plus one-third' for each waking night shift Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible