CHILD & YOUTH WORKER ? SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
Applications are invited for the position of Child & Youth Worker as
part of the Support & Advocacy Service with Good Shepherd Cork.
The role of the Child and Youth Worker will provide support and
implement interventions with children, teenagers, and young people who
are supported by our Support & Advocacy Team.
This contract will be offered on a permanent basis, comprising **Apply
on the website** hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, and may involve
unsociable hours.
REPORTING TO THE MANAGER OF SUPPORT & ADVOCACY, THE CANDIDATE WILL
REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:
* A relevant degree qualification in Early Years Childhood Studies,
Play Therapy, Social care, Social Work, or equivalent.
* Minimum one year experience working with vulnerable children,
teenagers, and their parents.
* Have experience of lone working in the community.
* Have experience working with parents in relation to the child?s
development and well-being.
* Possess a full driving licence and have access to their own
transport.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work as part of a small dynamic team in providing support to
children and their parents.
* Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to
establish caring and supportive relationships with children and their
parents.
* Support children, with the engagement of their parents, in terms
of their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
* Develop and implement appropriate and agreed care plans with
children.
* Identify particularly vulnerable children for more therapeutic
support where required.
* Identify, monitor and report concerns in relation to a child?s
development or well-being.
* Liaise with the family about any achievements or concerns in
relation to their child.
* Liaise with other agencies involved in the well-being of children,
as relevant.
For further information on the role please contact: Linda Mulcahy
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Application for the position can be made by submitting GSC application
form (attached to this advert) and cover letter by email to Linda
Mulcahy.
Closing date for application is no later than 5PM, FRIDAY **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
