Job Title: Family Services Worker
Name and Address of Employer: Togher Family Centre
Location of work: Togher Family Centre
Reports to: Management Team
Key Qualifications and Requirements for this role:
Experience
At least 2 years' experience as:
Family support worker
Child contact supervisor
In a Supervisory capacity
In an equivalent field
* Adequate knowledge in line with the responsibilities outlined below.
* Experience of staff management and supervision
* Experience of service management including management of funding, service development and change management
* Experience of report writing
* Experience of data analysis and visual graphics
* Experience of knowledge management and information systems including SharePoint
* Experience of other software packages including word, excel and PowerPoint and booking packages
* Experience of collaboration with state agencies including Tusla and the HSE
* Experience of attending and giving evidence at a court hearing
* Extensive experience of conflict management, collaborative communication and boundary management at a personal and organisational level
* Experience of policy development and implementation
* Experience of Tusla collaborative models including Meitheal
* Experience of a range of intervention programmes including, NVR, Parent Plus, ETC
Qualifications
* Qualifications in Bachelor of Social Care or another relevant field
Purpose of Job
* The role of the Family Services Worker, is to maximise efficiency in Togher Family Centre, in the areas outlined below
* To work under the direction of the management team
* To support the vision of Togher Family Centre which is "A Future of Opportunity for All"
Key Areas of Work
* Responsible for the running of the Child Contact Centre
* Supervise child contact on behalf of Tusla
* Complete concise evidence-based court reports
* Attend Court when required
* Support families referred to TFC services by outside service providers
* Monitor and evaluate outcomes for families
Meitheal
* Act as a Lead Practitioner for families referred by the Meitheal Programme
* Chair meetings for the Meitheal Programme
Parenting Programme
* Plan and deliver individual and group parenting courses
* Identify vulnerable/at risk children and families attending TFC services
* Plan and deliver therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the family
* Communicate with Early Years Services, The pod and Counselling Service with any issues or concerns
Home Visits
* Conduct initial risk assessment ahead of schedule visit in line with TCC policies and procedures
* Conduct scheduled home visits to assess family needs and provide support
* Build positive, professional relationships with families in their home environment
* Monitor child safety and well-being during visits
* Deliver parenting guidance and practical support
* Document observations and interventions accurately in case records
* Identify risks and escalate concerns in line with safeguarding procedures
* ·Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate services for families
Networking
* To network with service providers and other agencies and be actively involved in relevant interagency work
* Facilitate networking at local and regional level as appropriate
* To attend networking events facilitated by CFSN, PLC, etc.
Health and Safety
* Liaise with the Facilities and Health and Safety Manager
* Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice
* To adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
* To ensure that Health and Safety procedures are in place at all times for children and co- workers
* To maintain appropriate records in relation to health and safety in accordance with TFC policies and procedures
Student Supervision
* To supervise and mentor all students working within the Child Contact Centre
Administration
· Attend court within the approval of the SLA and to keep detailed records of same
· Attend/contribute to family welfare conferences
· Attend/contribute to child protection case conferences
· Call/participate professionals strategy meetings
· Liaise with Child and Family Agency Social Workers
· Liaise with outside service providers
· Maintain up to date files and service data/statistics
Keep policies and procedures up to date with legislation
Training and Development
·To work as part of a team and attend core team meetings
· To attend regular supervisory sessions
· To attend monthly Family Support meetings with the Deputy Director
· To participate in ingoing training workshops seminars
· To keep abreast of current development in the area of Family Support
· To actively participate in relevant networks
· To promote training opportunities to all staff members
Physical Requirements
· Staff members are required to be able to meet the physical requirements of the role which include and is not limited to
o Bending
o Carrying
o Lifting
o Pushing
o Pulling
o Standing
o Sitting
o Kneeling for extended periods
o Reaching
*We will endeavour to reasonably accommodate persons with a medically verifiable diagnosis following a full health and safety review and occupational health report.
Other duties:
· Any other duties that may be assigned by the Management Team
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €33,650.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person