Project Worker, Family Support – Church Road, Mulhuddart, Co.
Dublin
Why work at Barnardos?
Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society's most vulnerable children?
At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.
We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime.
As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.
What we can offer you:
As a Project Worker, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential services, that's why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland.
We also offer the following:
Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members
What's the Role and Service?
We are looking for an experienced Project Worker to join our team in the family service Mulhuddart.
The primary purpose of this role is to conduct Initial Assessments (IAs) on low & medium risk referrals received from Tusla's social work department using the Signs of Safety approach to child protection and welfare concerns.
You will also implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service for family support work, working in partnership with families and other organisations, community, voluntary bodies and statutory bodies as appropriate.
What will my day to day look like?
Conducting initial assessments on behalf of Tusla and to provide intensive family support to vulnerable families in the Mulhuddart area
Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs
Implementing the Signs of Safety framework in Initial Assessments and to attend regular Signs of Safety Group Supervision as required
Demonstrating high quality standards of practice, report writing, analysis and decision making across all cases; IAs and family support
Providing recommendations to Tusla regarding whether the case should remain open to Tusla, referred to an agency or be closed
Working in partnership with other Barnardos services to best meet the needs of children and families by collaborating resources with planned interventions targeting groups/families of shared need
What experience do I need?
A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families
Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families
Up to date knowledge on evidenced informed thinking with regard to interventions for children and families on an individual and group level
Experience assessing children's and families' needs/ Preparing comprehensive needs led reports on children and families
Understanding of Meitheal processes and using Signs of Safety as a tool for screening and assessing risk
Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:
Social Care / Education / Social Work / Youth Work / Early Childhood Care and Education or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years' Education).
Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
This includes those currently in the process of registration under CORU's transitional arrangements (grandparenting route).
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria but have not yet completed registration are encouraged to apply.
However, you will be required to provide proof of registration or evidence they have initiated the application process.
Additional information:
A Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured vehicle essential.
The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Mulhuddart Family Support Project but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Dublin area in line with Organisational needs.
Job Description: (Click on the link below to download the full job description)
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Application Procedure
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Shortlisting will apply (please note, CVs are not accepted on their own, candidates must complete and submit our application form through Barnardos website).
Candidates who are moved to the 2nd stage of our Recruitment process are required to complete a medical questionnaire and the E-Vetting process.
References will also be taken up at this stage.
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Full Time (37 hours per week) & Fixed Term Contract until March ****
€35,598 - €55,024 (Full Time 37 Hours per week)
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