RELIEF SOCIAL CARE WORKERS PANEL
TRAVELLER FAMILIES CARE CLG IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION PROVIDING A
RANGE OF COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR TRAVELLER FAMILIES AND
SEPARATED CHILDREN SEEKING INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH TUSLA, THE CHILD AND FAMILY AGENCY. THESE POSTS PROVIDE AN
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING SERVICE COMMITTED
TO QUALITY CHILD CARE PRACTICES. WE OFFER REGULAR SUPERVISION AND
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.?
PERSON SPECIFICATION: We are currently seeking to recruit Relief
Social Care Workers to work in our family based residential centre in
Clondalkin, Dublin **Apply on the website** and our other centre based
in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow who cater for Separated Children Seeking
International Protection.?
WHAT DOES BALLYOWEN MEADOWS DO?
Ballyowen Meadows is a Traveller specific residential based family
assessment centre.? This purpose built centre provides a unique
setting in which the strengths and difficulties of a family can be
assessed in a safe and secure environment.? We believe that it is in
the best interest of children to remain within the primary family
unit.? This unique environment combines traditional child protection
residential placements with the awareness of the importance of family
in the lives of children even when family circumstances are the direct
cause of child protection concerns.? The model aims to be
preventative in its design enabling service providers to uniquely
address child protection issues within the families while at the same
time supporting families to remain connected with each other. This
approach also goes a long way to ensuring that the cultural needs of
Traveller children requiring statutory intervention are also
maintained.?
LOCATION: Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
HOURS OF WORK: Residential Work - Relief on-call?
QUALIFICATIONS: A recognised third level practice
qualification_?_(minimum Level 7 on the NFQ) in Applied Social
Studies/Social Care.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in the area of residential care.
Experience working in partnership with vulnerable children and
families.?
Essential competencies: communication skills, commitment to providing
the highest level of service, openness to change, professionalism,
respect for others.
All applicants must have a full, clean driving license.
WHAT DOES DERRALOSSARY HOUSE DO?
Derralossary is a short to medium term stay unit catering for **Apply
on the website**- **Apply on the website** year olds on admission, and
is a mixed gender unit providing care and accommodation for separated
children seeking international protection in Ireland. In an emergency
situation special consideration will be given to young people under
the age of **Apply on the website** if they form part of a sibling
group.
Derralossary House recognises that separated young people come with
varied and complex needs. We aim to ensure that the service provided
understands the cross cultural differences and language barriers that
occur between the young people and the carers. Derralossary House
recognises that common to all these young people is the need for a
welcoming, safe, secure, warm and nurturing environment.?
LOCATION: Roundwood, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
HOURS OF WORK: Residential Work-Relief on-call?
QUALIFICATIONS: A recognised third level practice
qualification_?_(minimum Level 7 on the NFQ) in Applied Social
Studies/Social Care.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in the area of residential care.
Experience working in partnership with vulnerable children and
families.?
Essential competencies: communication skills, commitment to providing
the highest level of service, openness to change, professionalism,
respect for others.
All applicants must have a full, clean driving license.
CLOSING DATE:?5pm, Monday 9th January **Apply on the website**
INTERVIEW DATES:?Monday **Apply on the website**th January **Apply on
the website**
Please complete the attached application form and email it along with
your CV to **Apply on the website** ?
_Traveller Families Care Clg are a voluntary Organisation. We receive
funding from TUSLA to provide residential care. Salaries are in line
with TUSLA Pay Scales. ?_
_TRAVELLER FAMILIES CARE CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_
_Traveller Families Care Clg Registration Number **Apply on the
website**_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
