Family Support Worker (Closing date 7th of March) (Full Time)
Dublin Mid-West – Clondalkin, Ronanstown and Lucan, Ireland
Description
Position Title: Family Support Worker
Location: Dublin Mid-West – Clondalkin, Ronanstown and Lucan
Agency/Programme: Crosscare – Family Support Service
Work Schedule: 37.5 hrs
Contract: 1 Year contract with extension subject to funding
Reports to: Manager Family Support Service
Role Purpose: To provide focused family intervention support to parents of young people engaged in Youth Diversion Projects who have complex needs, providing supports that help improve parenting capacity and decrease offending and other high-risk behaviours.
The Role
1. Delivering a family support service
2. Provide one-to-one support sessions in the service and through home visits
3. Planning creative and innovative responses to families’ needs to address specific issues
4. Facilitate Peer Support Parents support groups incorporating Parenting and Personal Development
5. Assessment and development of a case plan with the family in relation to the level and nature of support required to be reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis
6. Family Support Worker and Youth Justice Workers to meet regularly to discuss issues arising and explore or be familiarised with the responses/wrap around services being delivered to all family members
7. Excellent communication and relationship building skills are essential for this post
8. Maintain confidentiality always in line with policy
9. Reporting child safeguarding concerns in line with Crosscare’s Child Safeguarding Policy
10. To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare/ To implement the Crosscare strategy
The Holder
Qualification/Skills Requirements
1. A recognised relevant third level qualification in Youth Work, Social Studies, Social Care, Addiction or equivalent is desirable
2. A minimum of at least 2 years’ experience working with individuals/families, women’s groups, parent’s groups and/or community development work is essential
3. Full clean driving licence is essential
Personal Skills/Attributes:
1. Excellent communication skills
2. Negotiation skills
3. Empathy and understanding
4. Teamwork
5. Organisational Skills
6. Excellent time management
7. Record keeping and report writing skills
Other
Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare family Support Service.
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Bike to Work Scheme
In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.
Application Process: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter by following the application link below.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025, 5:00 PM
Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer.
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