Young Persons Practitioner

Benefits:

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Over 7 weeks inclusive pro rata paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave.
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1 well-being day per year.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.
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Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
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Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.
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Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Action for Children's Floating Support service is based in Omagh with an outreach office in Enniskillen and covers the Omagh and Fermanagh areas.
The Floating Support Service is funded by Supporting People to provide assistance to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and to young people Leaving Care aged 18-25. We develop individual, outcomes focused support plans with each young person to help them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to live independently and to contribute positively to their community.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
As a Young Persons Practitioner, you’ll be:
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Providing a responsive and flexible Service for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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Delivering a creative, flexible and effective floating support service which meets the needs of those referred to the service.
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Developing Individual Support plans which are focussed on the young person's needs and implementing aspects of the plan in accordance with the Floating Support Role.
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Maintaining regular contact with the young person to support them in accordance with their assessed needs as well as providing practical assistance for them in arranging for setting up and maintaining their home.
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Supporting the young person around benefits issues and assisting in application for benefits – e.g. housing, income support, etc. and providing advice and guidance in relation to life skills – e.g. budgeting, shopping, cooking, laundry.
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Attending all reviews with the young person, preparing reports as required.
Let's talk about you
As a Young Persons Practitioner, you’ll ideally have:
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Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care / Youth Work / Youth and Community/ Health and Social Care.
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Experience in working with young people aged 16 – 25.
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Good IT skills.
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Experience of report writing and record keeping.
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Successful applicants will be required to register with Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
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The ability to work flexibly including evening and weekend work and participate in a 24 hour on-call rota.
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The ability to drive, access to a car and willingness to procure business class insurance. This role requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.
Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026.
Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 9th November and Tuesday 10th November 2026 in Omagh.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be found here.
Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.
Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.
We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.
We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.
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Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet