Work for Us

Would you like to work for us?

In this section you will be able to have a look at any job or volunteering opportunities we have available at Parenting NI.

As a result of an internal review, Parenting NI has created a number of key opportunities to join the team.  We are currently looking to recruit for the following 4 positions:-

  • Parenting Support Officer (SHSCT area)
  • Family Support Services Manager
  • Policy and Research Officer
  • Fundraising Officer

Closing date is noon on Friday 21st April 2023 with interviews taking place on 2nd, 3rd and 4th May 2023. 

If you share our passion to improve the outcomes for our children and young people through supporting their parents all across Northern Ireland, we welcome you to apply.

Please find below further information and application packs for each post.

Parenting Support Officer

The postholder will provide home based family support in the Craigavon and Banbridge areas.

The post holder will have responsibility for assessing client need, developing a support plan and review progress of same.

Essential Criteria Includes:

  • Level 3 qualification in any of the following relevant disciplines: Work with Children and Families/Family Support, Early Years/Childhood Studies, Social Work directly relating to Child and Family Work, Working with Parents
  • A minimum of 1 year’s employment (within the last 2 years) working directly with parents/carers, children and families
  • Proven experience of facilitating parenting groups, programmes or workshops

Hours:            21 hours per week (work pattern negotiable, however flexibility is required Monday to Friday as the days and times during the week for delivery will vary depending on the families’ needs)

Grade:            NJC Scale 5 scp 14

Salary:            £13,322.40 per annum (£23,484 FTE)

Contract:        Fixed term contract to 31st March 2024

Parenting Support Officer Recruitment Pack

Parenting Support Officer Application Form

Parenting Support Officer Monitoring Form

Family Support Services

The postholder will be responsible for managing the delivery of a range of parenting and family support services for parents and families across Northern Ireland.

Essential Criteria Includes:

  • Level 6 / Degree level qualification in any of the following relevant disciplines: Work with Children and Families/Family Support, Early Years/Childhood Studies, Social Work directly relating to Child and Family Work, Working with Parents. (Consideration will also be given to applicants who can demonstrate they are qualified by experience i.e. a minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar role.)
  • Experienced in coordinating or leading a project
  • Employed for at least 2 years within the last 5 years working with parents/carers, children and families within the context of family support
  • Experience of early intervention and multi agency working
  • Experience of supporting staff / volunteers

Hours:            32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm

Location         Hybrid between home and our Head Office – working from home Monday and Friday, and working in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Grade:            NJC Scale PO1 scp 27

Salary:            £29,253.12 per annum (£33,823 FTE)

Contract:        Permanent contract subject to funding

Family Support Services Manager Recruitment Pack

Family Support Services Manager Application Form

Family Support Services Manager Monitoring Form

Policy and Research Officer

The postholder will work to improve the lives of children and families through influencing public policy and practice based on evidence from policy analysis, research and from effectively engaging the parents we support.  The postholder will be responsible for leading the organisation’s public affairs, policy, research and parental engagement work; building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Criteria Includes:

  • Level 6 qualification in relevant discipline (e. Degree, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Vocational Qualification)
  • At least 2 years’ recent experience in a relevant role to include:-
    • Carrying out research and policy analysis in a relevant field
    • Preparation of reports, and/or briefing papers
    • Establishing and sustaining relationships with a range of external stakeholders i.e. Government Departments, MLAs/ MPs, Local Council representatives etc.

Hours:            32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm

Location         Hybrid between home and our Head Office

Grade:            NJC Scale SO1 scp 23

Salary:            £26,074.88 per annum (£30,151 FTE)

Contract:        Permanent contract subject to funding

Policy and Research Officer Recruitment Pack

Policy and Research Officer Application Form

Policy and Research Officer Monitoring Form

Fundraising Officer

The postholder will work to generate income for Parenting NI, enabling the charity to deliver a range of supports and services for parents and families.  The role will involve maximizing income from charitable trusts, foundations, statutory and other sources by producing compelling applications, proposals, mailings and feedback reports.

Essential Criteria Includes:

  • Level 2 qualifications – at least 3 GCSEs grades A* – C or equivalent including English Language and Maths
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role producing high quality and compelling funding applications
  • Experience in compiling and collating high quality reports in a range of formats

Hours:            20 hours per week (proposed work pattern Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm, will consider flexibility)

Location         Hybrid between home and our Head Office

Grade:            NJC Scale 6 scp 18

Salary:            £14,778.40 per annum (£27,344 FTE)

Contract:        Permanent contract subject to funding

Fundraising Officer Recruitment Pack

Fundraising Officer Application Form

Fundraising Officer Monitoring Form