Horn of Africa People's Aid Northern Ireland (HAPANI)
Family Work Co-ordinator& WE ARE RECRUITING English Tutor
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Company Description
HAPANI (Horn of Africa People's Aid Northern Ireland) is a refugee-led grassroots organization based in Northern Ireland, committed to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and individuals in need, particularly from the Horn of Africa. Founded in 2011, the organization focuses on integration, social justice, and empowerment through frontline services and culturally responsive programs. HAPANI provides support in areas such as housing, language learning, education, employment, and community building to promote long-term inclusion and systemic change. The team works closely with individuals and families, offering practical assistance and advocacy to help them achieve dignity and self-determination. HAPANI’s work is driven by lived experience and compassion, and guided by the belief that every person, regardless of background, deserves safety, respect, and a sense of belonging.
Role Description
The Family Work Co-ordinator & English Tutor is a full-time, on-site role based in Belfast. The role involves coordinating family support activities, including assessing needs, planning and delivering family-focused programs, and liaising with community services to ensure a holistic support pathway. The English Tutor component includes planning and delivering English language lessons, preparing learning materials, assessing learner progress, and adapting teaching methods to different levels and backgrounds.
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Day-to-day tasks include:
- Maintaining accurate records
- Communicating regularly with families and participants
- Collaborating with colleagues and partner organizations
- Contributing to outreach and engagement efforts
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The role requires a person-centered approach, with sensitivity to cultural differences and the challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants.
Qualifications
- Experience in family support, community work, or social care, including coordinating activities, casework, or group programs.
- Skills in teaching or tutoring English (ESOL/ESL), lesson planning, classroom management, and assessing learner progress.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse communities.
- Organizational and time management skills for scheduling sessions, maintaining documentation, and balancing multiple responsibilities.
- Understanding of refugee, asylum, and migrant experiences, including awareness of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
- Relevant qualification in education, social work, community development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team, show initiative, and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
- Good digital literacy, including use of email, word processing, and basic online tools for planning, teaching, and record-keeping.
- Experience working in Northern Ireland’s community or voluntary sector is an advantage.
- Additional language skills, particularly from the Horn of
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