MOHILL FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE CLG WISHES TO RECRUIT A FAMILY SUPPORT
WORKER TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH CARRAIG ACCOMMODATION CENTRE,
BALLINAMORE, LEITRIM
DURATION: 2 days a week from 1st March **Apply on the website** until
**Apply on the website**th December **Apply on the website** with
possible extension into **Apply on the website**
HOURLY RATE: ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**
JOB TITLE: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To work with the Co-ordinator to implement Mohill FSC work plan. The
Family Support Worker will work with the families, children and young
people to enhance positive outcomes for families living in Carraig
Accommodation Centre.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* A 3rd level qualification in Family Support Practice, Social Work,
Applied Social Studies or a related discipline
* 1 - 2 years? experience, either voluntary or professionally in
delivering family support in a community-based setting.
* Experience of working with and liaising with Social Work and Tusla
Child and Family Support Agency to respond to the needs of children
and families
* Experience of practice and moral support to families living in the
Direct Provision Centre
* Provide advice to families on issues relating to parenting,
immigration, housing, health care, education and training, social
welfare, child welfare and protection and family courts.
* Provide one to one, group and drop-in support services as
required.
* Co-ordinate Meitheal meetings and interventions where required and
liaise with Tusla, The Child and Family Agency where necessary to
ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at the centre.
* Advocate for the rights and entitlements of residents/families
living in the centre.
* Promote positive parenting and empower families to achieve
positive outcomes for their children.
* Encourage parents to access services available for themselves and
their children.
* Support residents to operate a monthly toy library/games morning
with children at the centre.
* Collaborate with local statutory and non-statutory support
agencies to provide wrap around services to residents of all ages in a
holistic way.
* Organise and deliver parenting courses and other relevant training
and support programmes to residents in-line with Mohill Family Support
Centre?s Strategic plan.
* Devise progress reports and collate information on support
provided to the centre residents for external funding agencies and
internal reporting systems.
* Liaise with the Direct Provision Centre Manager and maintain good
working relations with all staff at the centre to ensure the smooth
coordination of resources and activities.
* Seek and co-ordinate external community funding for relevant
resources and activities that benefit families at the centre.
* Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
* Access to own transport and clean drivers? licence / provide
letter of indemnification from insurer
DESIRABLE
* Experience of working with a Board of Directors
* A 3rd level qualification in Early Years Education
* Familiarity with Meitheal (TUSLA?s National Practice Model)
* Familiarity with Children First Guidance
GARDA VETTING
The position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory Garda
Vetting process and reference checks.
CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF CV?S IS: 2nd of February
**Apply on the website**
INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WEEK BEGINNING: **Apply on the
website**th February **Apply on the website**
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO REQUEST A JOB DESCRIPTION CONTACT:
MAJELLA MC GOVERN, COORDINATOR - EMAIL: **Apply on the website** TEL:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_Mohill Family Support Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer._
_This position is funded by TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
