Key Worker - Janus

Key Worker - Janus (NI275/09/25/1v-9)

Salary: Grade 5 salary scale: £25,614 - £31,325 per annum. The commencing salary will be £25,614 per annum.

Hours: 40 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required)
Contract Status: Permanent
Location: This role is community based, for office based admin/team meetings the location is Sketrick House, Newtownards or Hilden, Lisburn.

The Janus programme provides approx 20 overnights per year, staff will be paid an overnight allowance of £83.36 per night.

About the service: The Janus service has the specific purpose of providing supports to young people and their families to reduce the likelihood of these young people entering the care system. This includes young people currently in Care placements, and those who have had prior experience but the overarching care plan is to ensure they return and/or maintain within the family home.

Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link; NIv-9_Keyworker_Janus_JDPS_Sep25.pdf

The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 2nd October 2025

For informal enquiries please contact

EXTERN offer a competitive benefits package including;

26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service 11 statutory holidays

Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5% Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay

Income Protection, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes Comprehensive induction and training Regular Supervision Employee Assistance Programme Bike To Work Scheme

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