_Would you like to be part of a team of community workers who work
with families, providing information and support to help them achieve
the best outcomes in their lives? Doras Bu? hold the hands of the
families we work with and empower them to navigate their way through
the obstacles presented to them in their daily lives. Prevocational
educational courses presented in a non-judgemental environment offer
tools to improve soft skills and self-esteem, we work with adults and
children to provide supportive connections/networks to help reduce
isolation. Doras Bu? aims to improve the mental wellbeing of all who
attend our centre in a holistic approach._
FULL TIME - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEEN PARENT SUPPORT WORKER
PART TIME ? COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER
ORGANISATION BACKGROUND
Doras Bui is a community resource centre for lone parent families
located on the north-east side of Dublin City, Ireland. Doras Bui, a
parent?s alone resource centre, was founded in **Apply on the
website** as part of the EU Second Programme to Combat Poverty,
formerly known as P.A.R.C. (Parents Alone Resource Centre). Since
**Apply on the website**, all our activities are supported and funded
through a combination of grants from Government Departments and
statutory bodies, charitable foundations, and donations from
individuals.
We were the first locally based resource centre for lone parents and
their children in Ireland and we have grown from a modest two roomed
maisonette provided by Dublin City Council to a purpose - built Centre
which was opened in **Apply on the website** by the then President of
Ireland, Mary Robinson who became our patron in **Apply on the
website**. In **Apply on the website**, the organisation was extended
with the construction of a full time Early Years? service which
provides full time childcare places.
MISSION
Doras Bui is a community development resource centre and Early
Years? Service that provides high quality supports and programmes to
one parent families living in the North-East Dublin area. We are
committed to the delivery of an excellent early years? service in a
safe and inclusive environment where children and families are
facilitated to reach their full potential. We aim to support lone
parents to extend their life choices overcome discrimination and
isolation and become socially and economically independent.
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
Doras Bui prides itself on respect for all individuals and family
diversity. Integrity, excellence, honesty, transparency, and
accountability. The provision of high-quality services based on our
values is a key organisational objective.
Please contact Adele O?Connor, Programme Coordinator with a written
application including your CV and cover letter before 5 p.m. **Apply
on the website**th February **Apply on the website**. Email **Apply on
the website** or post to: Adele O?Connor, Doras Bu?, Bunratty
Avenue, Coolock, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
