Applications are invited for the position of CHILD AND YOUTH PROJECT
WORKER. The role of the Child and Youth Project Worker will be to work
as part of the B&B Outreach Service Team, to provide support and
implement interventions with the children, and young people who are
currently living in emergency accommodation.
This is a full-time permanent position and will involve working
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS per week, with some evening and weekend
work. Flexibility will be required about working hours.
This position will be based out of the B&B Outreach Service, Edel
House, Grattan Street, Cork, and will include working in other
settings such as B&B?s, emergency accommodation and other community
venues.
REPORTING TO THE ACTING MANAGER OF B&B OUTREACH TEAM, THE CANDIDATE
WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:
* A minimum Fetac Level 8 Childcare Qualification, BA in Early Years
& Childhood Studies, Youth Work, Social Care, Social Work or relevant
qualification.
* Minimum 1 years? experience working with vulnerable children,
young people and their parents.
* Have an understanding of the effects of homelessness on the child,
young person and family.
* An excellent knowledge and understanding of the Children?s First
Guidelines for Child Protection and Safeguarding.
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Full Driving licence and access to own car.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work in collaboration with the B&B case worker who supports
families who are living in emergency accommodation.
* Manage and prioritise own caseload and work with flexibility and
initiative.
* Provide one to one support to children and young people who are
living in emergency accommodation.
* Establish a caring and supportive relationship with children and
their parents.
* Support children, with the engagement of their parents, in terms
of their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
* Facilitate children to engage in Youth Club and other
child-focused supports provided by Good Shepherd Cork, Cork ETB and
Springboard (Tusla).
* Identify, monitor and report concerns in relation to a child or
young person?s development or well-being.
* Liaise with other agencies involved in the well- being of the
child or young person.
* Adhere to Policies and Procedures as outlined by Good Shepherd
Cork.
Application for the position may be made by completing Good Shepherd
Cork application form attached to this advert, and cover letter to
Orlaith Hand, Acting Manager, B&B Outreach Team, **Apply on the
website**.
Closing date for application is THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** no later than 5pm.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
