Location: The initial vacancy is in DML- Dublin South West Kildare West Wicklow
Salary: See Description for Details
Closing Date: 12/05/2025 12:00 PM Recruitment Start: 24/04/2025
Type: Temporary/Contract/Project
Job Summary
The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure.
The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2 billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country.
Responsibilities
The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services:
* Child Protection and Welfare
* Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services
* Alternative Care
* Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption
* Provide guidance and support in consultation with eligible young people who are in transition from care or young adults who have previously left care through the Aftercare Service.
* Liaise with the parent, family, general services and other agencies on behalf of the young person / young adult.
* Provide ongoing support and assessment of need for young people allocated a worker as outlined in their Aftercare Plan.
* Provide advice, guidance and support to those availing of an Aftercare Drop-in Service.
* Adhere to the Aftercare Service Policy Guidance Document on ‘Informed Consent’ when sharing information.
* Work with partner agencies in the provision of an aftercare service.
* Promote a culture where young people are treated with dignity and respect.
* Advocate on behalf of the young person / young adult.
Job Objectives
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working with Young People / Young Adults
* Participate in the development and implementation of Aftercare Plans and Financial Needs Assessment Plans.
* Review Aftercare plans as per policy / legislative requirements.
* Lead on the provision of service to the young adult at 18 years of age.
* Support the implementation of the Aftercare plan through engaging with key stakeholders.
* Liaise with accommodation, welfare, education and training resources.
* Promote the rights and responsibilities of each person within the service setting.
* Ensure the involvement of young people and young adults in decision-making.
Teamwork
* Work as part of the Aftercare Team to promote Aftercare Services.
* Advocate on behalf of young people leaving care with other agencies.
* Complete Court Reports when requested for review by Aftercare Manager.
* Supervise Social Care students as appropriate under the direction of the Aftercare Manager.
Record Maintenance
* Maintain written records and financial records to a high standard.
* Make written and verbal reports to the Aftercare Manager.
* Co-operate with external monitoring and statutory inspections.
Administration and Accountability
* Attend all relevant meetings and report to the Aftercare Manager.
* Participate in Child in Care Reviews and Strategy Meetings.
* Be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the Child and Family Agency.
Education & Training
* Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge.
* Engage in career and professional development planning.
Health & Safety
* Comply with and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
Skills Requirement
Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following:
* Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.
or
* Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration.
and
* Have the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of office.
and
* Have a minimum of three years’ post qualification experience in a Children & Families Service or other relevant environment.
Health
A candidate must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office.
Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
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