DETACHED YOUTH WORKER (F/T) & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (P/T)
WALKINSTOWN GREENHILLS RESOURCE CENTRE is a dynamic voluntary
organisation dedicated to working with children, young people and
their families in their local communities. We are committed to the
provision of quality youth & family services through an integrated
multi-disciplinary approach to identify and meet the emerging needs of
children, young people, their families and communities in the Dublin
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This PROJECT?is one of a range of special youth projects aimed at
diverting young people from crime, funded by the Department of Justice
and Equality, under the Community Safety and Innovation Fund.
The Family Support Worker will work as part of the project team to
develop and implement services and interventions for the families of
young people engaged in the project based on their identified needs.
This post is primarily based in Walkinstown and Greenhills, but
operating across the designated catchment area of Dublin **Apply on
the website** and surrounding areas.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR DETACHED YOUTH WORK POSITION MUST HAVE
* Full Drivers licence and/or Class D1 Drivers licence
* At least two years? experience in direct work with young people
at risk, in a youth work or community setting.
* An NSETS recognised professionally endorsed qualification in Youth
Work or Youth and Community Work
Or
* Have worked with young people for two years full time in a youth
work setting and have an equivalent professional Degree level
qualification within the Education/Social Science/Youth Work or
Community development field.
* Experience of developing and implementing individual and
group-based targeted intervention programmes for young people and
their families, using evidence based models of practice
* An understanding/knowledge of youth diversion projects and how
they operate
* A willingness to work unsocial hours and a time off in lieu system
_Salary:_?CBYSB Youth Work salary scales apply
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR FAMILY SUPPORT WORK POSITION MUST HAVE:
* A recognised relevant third level qualification in Family Support,
Youth Work, Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
* A minimum of at least 2 years? experience working with
individuals/ families in a family support, social care or youth work
context.
* An understanding/knowledge of youth diversion projects and how
they operate.
* Experience of developing and implementing individual and
group-based targeted intervention programmes for young people and
their families, using evidence based models of practice.
* A full driver?s license and access to own car is essential.
* Experience of working on an inter-agency basis with a range of
partners.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong
recording, writing, reporting and evaluation skills & experience.
* A willingness to work unsocial hours and a time off in lieu
system.
* A full clean driving license and own transport.
_Salary:_?HSE Family Support Worker salary scales apply
WALKINSTOWN GREENHILLS RESOURCE CENTRE is an organisation that
supports employees in a variety of ways i.e. family friendly policies,
flexible working arrangements, blended working; generous annual leave
allowance; paid maternity leave; internal support & supervision;
support for external clinical supervision and, support for continuous
professional development etc.
WALKINSTOWN GREENHILLS RESOURCE CENTRE will employ the successful
candidates on a 2 year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to
funding, including a 6-month probationary period.
APPLICATION FORMS AND FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS ATTACHED. APPLICATION IS
BY WAY OF APPLICATION FORM AND COVER LETTER ONLY. CV?S WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
Closing date for applications is 5pm?on Monday **Apply on the
website**rd January **Apply on the website**
Email:?**Apply on the website**
Or post to:THE ADMINISTRATOR
WALKINSTOWN GREENHILLS RESOURCE CENTRE,
6 Cromwellsfort Road,
Walkinstown,
Dublin **Apply on the website**.
PH: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
SHORTLISTING WILL APPLY AND A PANEL WILL BE FORMED FOR OUR RELIEF
PANEL AND FUTURE APPOINTMENTS.
_Walkinstown Greenhills Resource Centre is an Equal Opportunity
Employer_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
