Some jobs pay the bills. This one shapes a childhood.
Join Positive Futures as a Community Support Worker and help children and young people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism to live the life they want. You don't need formal qualifications or experience for this role, just kindness, patience, and a sense of fun.
You'll get to know the child or young person you're supporting properly: what makes them laugh, what they're working towards, and how best to help them get there. You'll support them to access social, leisure and community activities in their local area, and help them build the independence and confidence to speak up for themselves.
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A proper start: Receive a full, paid induction before you're expected to hit the ground running, and join a dedicated team who'll support you every step of the way.
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Real relationships, real impact: Spend genuine time getting to know the person you're supporting, and act as a strong role model for other staff along the way.
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No experience required, just the right qualities: If you're kind, patient, and reliable, we'll teach you the rest.
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This role requires a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business purposes, so you can support the people we work with to get out and about in their community.
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Part time - 20 hours per week
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This role involves working with children, young people and adults. Must be flexible and able to work afternoons, and some evenings and weekends.
If you're looking for work that means something, and you've got the patience and warmth this role needs, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
Every day looks a little different, because every child and young person you support is different too.
As a Community Support Worker, you'll form a positive relationship with the child or young person you support, always keeping their safety and wellbeing at the centre of what you do. You'll help them access social, leisure and community-based activities, and support them to build independence at home and in the community, in line with their own person-centred plan.
You'll work closely with your team to share what you learn about the person you're supporting, so everyone around them is working from the same understanding. You'll keep accurate records as you go (learning logs, communication charts, incident reports), and you'll flag any risks or concerns promptly, in line with our safeguarding and risk management policies.
Some of the people we support have direct support hours funded through Self-Directed Support or family direct payment schemes, so you might work with individuals one-to-one or as part of a small group, always focused on giving them choice and control over their own lives.
If you can bring warmth, reliability and genuine curiosity about the people you're working with, this is a role where that really counts.
Required Criteria
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Personal or work experience of providing care or support for someone
Hold a Full, Valid UK/EU/EEA Drivers Licence and have access to a car insured for business purposes (or willing to amend insurance) to transport the people we support and fulfil the demands of the role.
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Skills Needed
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 first—both 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. That’s why our benefits are built around one simple idea: when you’re 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, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave
Salary
£12.71 - £13.12 per hour
