Aoibhneas is a Domestic Abuse Support Agency working with Women and
Children who are or have been affected by domestic abuse.
Aoibhneas provides a complete continuum of care within a service of
excellence. A complete continuum of care arrangement provides for the
access of women and children to supports at earliest intervention
through provision of prevention and awareness raising programmes,
community-based support, refuge accommodation, transitional
accommodation and post refuge/ transitional support.
VACANCY ? SOCIAL CARE WORKER- CHILDREN AND YOUTH (MATERNITY COVER)
JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker- Children and Youth (Maternity Cover)
LOCATION: Aoibhneas CLG
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**-
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HOURS: Full time post, **Apply on the website**-hour week flexible
working from time to time
CONTRACT: Fixed Term (Maternity Leave Cover)
SUMMARY:
Aoibhneas is seeking a Social Care Worker ? Children and Youth
(Maternity Cover) to join our Team to provide support and structured
services for the children of residents in Refuge and engaged through
our community services, with an emphasis on participation in
children?s activities; to ensure the safety and security of children
resident in Aoibhneas and represent the work and ethos of Aoibhneas.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
_CLIENT SERVICES_
Under the general direction of the CEO and in consultation with the
children?s mothers.
* To welcome new residents with children and ensure that they are
familiarised with house rules, practices, services and activities
available.
* To make an initial assessment of a child?s support needs and
refer children in need of a more in-depth assessment to the relevant
agency in conjunction with the Social Care Leader and and other
designated persons.
* To accompany children and mothers to Child Guidance Clinics,
Courts, Sexual Assault Units etc, when necessary.
* To play a part in meeting the unique needs and interests of each
child as part of an agreed plan paying particular attention to their
family circumstances.
* To provide ongoing emotional support to all children in crisis and
to create opportunities for each child to share their feelings about
his/her home situation, their fears and anxieties.
* To manage each child?s behaviour by creating a friendly, safe,
happy and caring environment for all children.
* To identify behavioural difficulties and implement a behaviour
management plan.
* To develop and implement suitable programmes to meet the needs of
the children in refuge and community services.
* To create plenty of opportunity for children to engage in
non-directed play to explore the playroom environment, choose their
own activity and develop relations with other children in their own
time and space.
* Where possible and appropriate, organise and structure activities
such as arts, crafts or games. These activities must be developed to
meet the particular needs, interests and ages for the children in
residence at the given time. Therefore Social Care Workers need to be
highly flexible and have the ability to adapt to the changing client
group.
* To provide regular outings for children and utilise the local
resources and amenities
* To encourage and welcome mothers to join in playroom facilities
with their children including and when workers are off duty.
* To provide parenting support to mothers and to facilitate
individual/group parenting classes if appropriate.
* To help mothers arrange temporary school placements for their
children.
* To provide advice, information and support to non-residents by
telephone and in person.
_ADMINISTRATION_
* Maintain accurate and up to date records of all case files.
* Liaise with and inform the Direct Line, on a regular basis, of
issues arising from work.
* Prepare and compile departmental statistics
_OTHER_
* To work as part of a Refuge team, liasing with other staff in
relation to services and supports for children/families.
* Attend child protection case conferences and case conference
reviews
* To attend court hearings and give evidence as required.
* Ensure standards are maintained and adhered to inline with policy,
procedure and legislation.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
_ESSENTIAL_
* Third Level Qualification at degree level in child care, social
science, social care or related field.
* A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience working in a social
care setting with children/youth.
* Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work .
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and
issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
* Understanding and working knowledge of Children?s First
Legislation/ Child Care Act.
* Excellent facilitation, training and communication skills.
_DESIRABLE CRITERIA_
* Flexibility/Adaptability
* Integrity
* Dependability
* Concern for others
* Independence
* Resilience/ Stress tolerance
* Initiative
* Self Control
* Experience of inter-agency working
* Full driving License
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering
letter stating their suitability for the role.
Please email **Apply on the website** by **Apply on the website**th
November, **Apply on the website** by 5 pm for the attention of
Cristina Santamar?a,
Head of Services
Aoibhneas CLG.
PO Box **Apply on the website**
Dublin **Apply on the website**
Tel. **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website**
_ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH AOIBHNEAS ARE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING.
AOIBHNEAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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