Job Description
We are seeking a purpose driven individual to join our team as a Project Worker in the Carlow Family Support Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families across Ireland.
About Us
Barnardos is a leading childcare charity dedicated to delivering impactful services that support the needs of children and families. We pride ourselves on being trauma informed specialists, providing necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary that recognises your experience and qualifications
* Generous annual leave entitlements and discretionary Company days
* Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and professional development opportunities
* Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
* Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members
The Role and Service
In this role, you will 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.
Your Responsibilities
* Assessing the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project
* Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs
* Being 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
* Liaising effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required
* Working 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
Requirements
* 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
You will hold 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)
Additional Information
Note: this list can be varied depending on the specific requests of the post
Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car essential
The postholder is initially assigned to work in the Carlow Project outreach to Kilkenny but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the South East area in line with organisational needs