Project Worker Fulltime – Limerick Homemaker
Barnardos Family Support Service, Bishop Street, Limerick
General Information
Why work at Barnardos?
At Barnardos we seek to ensure that we have the best people working with us to support our work with children and families. The benefits of working with Barnardos are designed to promote continual professional development and a work-life balance for the most rewarding working experience.
* Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
* Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
* Positive working environment with family friendly ethos and work – life balance policy
* Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
* Employee pension scheme with employer contribution
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* An opportunity to help improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families by working in a trauma informed way
* Access to regular trauma informed support and supervision
* Ongoing support and access to training and professional development opportunities
* An opportunity to be part of a supportive team
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members
* Regular Breath, Body and mind sessions to support staff well-being
Job Description
Job Purpose
To develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service working in partnership with families and other organisational, community and voluntary bodies.
Core Job Requirements
* To assess the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project using Barnardos Assessment framework and Meitheal.
* To plan, implement and review programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs.
* To be vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. To record concerns promptly and accurately. To consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy.
* To work with children/young people/carers/families in a variety of ways, including group work, individual work and family work, centre based and outreach work.
* To key work individual children/young people/carers/families in order to meet their needs and to advocate on their behalf.
* To liaise effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews, case conferences and court as required.
* To work 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.
* To keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required.
* To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role.
* To identify and document to the line manager any unmet needs of children/young people/carers/families within the service and to participate in the advocacy work of the agency.
Requirements specific to this post
* To work with children aged 0-8 and their families
* To work with migrant families using the range of service offered.
Note: This Job Description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the work.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to the delivery of quality services to children, young people, families and carers.
* Ability to act on own initiative and consult where appropriate.
* Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation with the line manager when appropriate.
* To be committed to adhering to best practice in the work and be innovative and open to change.
* Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post.
* Ability to form objective relationships with children, young people, families/carers, colleagues and other agencies.
Experience
* A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families.
* Experience of working in partnership with families and carers.
* Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families.
Qualifications
A recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:
* Early Childhood Care and Education
* Social Care
* Education
* Social Work
* Youth Work
* Or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years Education).
A full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car essential.
The post holder is initially assigned to work in the Limerick City Homemaker Service and may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the Limerick area in line with organisational needs.
Application Procedure
Download your application form
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.
Vacancy Details
LOCATION
Barnardos Family Support Service, Bishop Street, Limerick
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Fulltime (37 hours) Specific Purpose Maternity Cover
SALARY
€34,212.75 - €52,882.71 Depending on Experience
CONTACT PERSON
Ksenija Fjodorova Tel: 061-493578 homemaker.limerick@barnardos.ie
CLOSING DATE
Thursday October 24th, 2024 12:00pm
INTERVIEW DATE
Monday 4 November 2024
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