For many families, tailored support is the bridge between isolation and true community belonging.
At Positive Futures, we champion the right of every individual to lead an active, inclusive, and fulfilling life. As a Relief Support Worker, you will empower children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to pursue their passionsfrom sports and creative arts to after-school social clubswhile nurturing enduring friendships and self-confidence.
This rewarding, community-based role delivers holistic support that uplifts the entire household. By establishing rapport and trust with children, parents, and siblings, you will help families navigate wider community networks and build resilience for the future.
Why build your career with Positive Futures?
- Comprehensive development: Receive fully paid induction training and structured mentorship from an experienced, supportive team.
- Meaningful impact: Deliver person-centred support that directly promotes independence and family well-being.
- Values-first culture: Prior care qualifications are not required; we value empathy, integrity, and proactive communication, providing you with full professional development.
- Flexible relief scheduling: Benefit from adaptable shifts across afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with extended opportunities during school holidays.
If you hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and are driven by social inclusion, join us in making a profound difference.
About The Role
As a Relief Support Worker, you will collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary social care professionals to design, facilitate, and review engaging activities aligned with each young person’s person-centred plan. Your focus will always remain on safety, dignity, and personal growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitating community inclusion through enriching social and recreational pursuits.
- Maintaining accurate, confidential documentation, including risk assessments and progress reviews.
- Monitoring outcomes to continually adapt and enhance support delivery.
- Supporting new team members and volunteers as they embed into the service.
We are seeking dependable, empathetic professionals with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to equality and inclusion. While care experience is welcomed, your dedication to empowering young people to achieve their aspirations is what matters most.
Required Criteria
- Personal or work experience of providing care or support for children
- Personal or work experience of planning, organising and engaging in activities with children and young people
- Hold a Full, Valid UK/EU/EEA Drivers Licence and having access to a car to permit the Job Holder to meet the responsibilities of the role
About The Company
Founded in 1995, Positive Futures has spent 30 years supporting people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury and autism to live full, meaningful lives as valued members of their communities across Northern Ireland.
At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people firstboth those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.
With services and teams located across Northern Ireland, we continue to work alongside individuals, families and communities to create opportunities, break down barriers and transform lives.
Company Culture
Our Values
People First -Our people are at the heart of everything we do
Opportunities – We seek out opportunities that enrich lives and empower people
Sustainability – We strive for positive social, economic and environmental benefits for now and in the future
Innovation – We embrace creativity and continuous learning to reimagine and refine our unique person-centred support.
Tenacious – We don’t give up – we believe in making the impossible, possible
Inclusion – Our staff and people we support are our strength, we listen and learn together
Value for Money – Delivering impactful, life changing results with efficiency and integrity
Expertise – We look beyond limitations in our pursuit of excellence
Company Benefits
Our Staff and people we support are our strength and our people are at the heart of everything we do, those are not just our values it’s who we are.
Working at Positive Futures means doing work that matters – and being supported by people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We want you to feel valued, encouraged and set up to thrive, both in and outside of your role. Thats why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when youre supported, you can make an even bigger difference to the people we support.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, A diversity program, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Company Mileage & Expenses
Salary
£12.71 per hour
Benefits:Vacation, Paid time off Paid sick days Retirement plan and/or pension Employee development programs A diversity program Competitive salary
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