Project Worker, Initial Assessment – Dublin South CentralChristchurch Square, Dublin 8
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 roleGenerous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company daysEmployee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay SchemeAccess to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunitiesTax saver and bike to work schemes in operationAccess to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family membersWhat's the Role and Service?We are looking for an experienced Project Worker to join our team in Dublin South Central.
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 Dublin South Central AreaPlanning, implementing and reviewing programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needsImplementing the Signs of Safety framework in Initial Assessments and to attend regular Signs of Safety Group Supervision as requiredDemonstrating high quality standards of practice, report writing, analysis and decision making across all cases; IA's and family supportProviding recommendations to Tusla regarding whether the case should remain open to Tusla, referred to an agency or be closedWorking 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 needWhat experience do I need?A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and familiesPlanning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or familiesUp to date knowledge on evidenced informed thinking with regard to interventions for children and families on an individual and group levelExperience assessing children's and families' needs/ Preparing comprehensive needs led reports on children and familiesUnderstanding of Meitheal processes and using Signs of Safety as a tool for screening and assessing riskYes, 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).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 Dublin South Central service but may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the Dublin area in line with organisational needs and funding allocations.
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.Application ProcedureShortlisting 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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LOCATION
Christchurch Square, Dublin 8
Employment Type
Full-Time (37 hours) and Permanent
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