CHILDREN & FAMILIES PROJECT WORKER (PARENTING SUPPORT)
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time position as Children & Families
Project Worker in South Dublin County Partnership. South Dublin County
Partnership works with people who are socially excluded or are at risk
of becoming so and promotes social cohesion and labour market
participation with a focus on the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
This is achieved through a range of integrated activities in
Education, Training, Job Placement, Early Childhood Services,
Enterprise Support and Community and Environmental Programmes. South
Dublin County Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds.
THE CHILDREN & FAMILIES PROJECT WORKER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CO-ORDINATION AND DELIVERY OF PARENTING SUPPORTS IN SOUTH DUBLIN
COUNTY.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
* have a qualification in parenting/community and youth work, social
sciences, or a related field
* have an in-depth understanding of obstacles facing children &
families within an area of social exclusion
* identify gaps and provide accessible opportunities for vulnerable
parents to engage in evidence-based parenting initiatives
* have knowledge of local development and the changing local
development landscape
* have significant experience in programme management
* be responsible for direct delivery of parenting programmes in
various locations in South Dublin County
* work with parents on a one-to-one basis to provide personal action
plans and to signpost families to other services where relevant
* act as the parenting specialist within the Partnership and liaise
with colleagues and offer advice/signpost to relevant organisations
and encourage inter agency connectivity
* gather information, statistics and prepare reports as required,
including administration of databases as appropriate to the role.
* review progress on an ongoing basis with the Line Manager and
adapt plans accordingly
* actively participate in team and staff meetings and service
reviews/ evaluations and to contribute to the development of policy
and practice with your area of work and within SDCP as a whole.
* participate in external parenting networks to share ideas and
identify gaps
* have capacity to work to deadlines
* have excellent inter-personal and oral communication skills
* have understanding of financial systems/procedures
* have excellent report writing skills
* have strong IT, digital media skills
OTHER
* Car Owner with full clean driver?s license
* Garda Vetting will apply to this role
CONTRACT: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (with probation of 6 months)
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with experience
HOURS OF WORK **Apply on the website** hours per week
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question.
Please send three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than
2 pages) and cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form
marked CHILDREN & FAMILIES PROJECT WORKER (PARENTING SUPPORT) JOB REF:
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Administration & Operations Department,
South Dublin County Partnership,
Unit D1,
Nangor Road Business Park,
Nangor Road,
Dublin **Apply on the website**
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CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Note no late applications will be accepted.
_SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
