YOUTH WORK IRELAND, GALWAY SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1 PT (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS PER WEEK) PROJECT WORKER FOR
PREPARING FOR LIFE PROJECT IN BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY
Preparing for Life is a prevention and early intervention project to
support parents to use evidence-based approaches to help their
children achieve their full potential. The project team will work from
pregnancy through early childhood with families, health services,
early years settings and schools.?This is a new initiative in the
area and will be delivered in partnership with Tusla, Child and Family
Agency.
The Project Worker will work with the Project Coordinator to implement
evidenced programmes and interventions for expectant mothers, mothers,
and their child **Apply on the website** years, and be responsible for
an assigned caseload in the agreed project target area and in line
with the funding priorities and the programme manual.?Service
delivery will include Home Visiting so postholders must exercise
flexibility in their working hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
It is expected that applicants will have a recognized degree (Level 7)
qualification in social care, health, family support, youth or
community work, early childhood education or another appropriate field
as well as having at least 2 years? experience of working with
parents and children.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
* Experience and knowledge of child development
* Experience in the delivery of one-to-one support work
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with families in
a range of settings, including homes, particularly in disadvantaged
communities and in a non-judgmental way
* Demonstrated knowledge of Child First and Child Safeguarding
procedures.
PERSONAL SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have initiative, be
motivated, organised, be a team player and have flexibility regarding
their hours of work to best meet the needs of the families involved.
Effective communication skills and an ability to build good relations
and liaise effectively with families and agencies is expected.
An ability to reflect on their own work practice, identify areas for
further development and be open to accepting feedback and support on
an ongoing basis.
ADDITIONAL MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
* A full clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and Class 2
insurance to indemnify the employer
* Successful Garda Vetting
* Children First training cert
* First Aid and Manual Handling (will be provided by Employer as
needed).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: Ballinasloe with outreach
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hours per week?(0.6 FTE)
CONTRACT TYPE: part time, temporary for **Apply on the website**
months with potential for extension
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days FTE (full time equivalent
positions), will be applied for on a pro rata basis to this contract
Expenses will be reimbursed in line with company policy
SHORTLISTING WILL BE BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE CV AND
LETTER OF APPLICATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT CANDIDATES SHOW THEY MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR APPLICATIONS. FOLLOWING SHORTLISTING
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.
JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
APPLICATIONS IN THE FORM OF HARD COPY ONLY OF YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER
SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:
Irene Murphy (she/her)
Managing Director
Youth Work Ireland, Galway
**Apply on the website** Prospect Hill
Galway
H**Apply on the website** E4W5
Closing date for application:?Friday **Apply on the website**th
November by 4pm.
_YOUTH WORK IRELAND, GALWAY IS ONE OF **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** MEMBER
YOUTH SERVICES OF YOUTH WORK IRELAND.?WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
