DEONACH (Tallaght Probation Project)
Deonach founded in *, is a voluntary community
organisation based in Tallaght Village. We work with people at risk of
(re) offending with a focus on training, education and/or employment
progression and the identification of barriers that may hinder
progression. The project while respecting innate abilities and life
experiences supports the person in addressing their offending
behaviour; reduce the frequency and gravity of their offending
behaviour and transitions towards safe successful lives in their
communities. Deonach is a company with charitable status. It is
supported and funded by The Probation Service, with additional support
from DDLETB (Dublin Dunlaoghaire Education and Training Board)
THE PROJECT INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL TIME POSITION
(**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS PER WEEK)
WOMEN AND FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A REAL COMMITMENT TO THE ETHOS AND
VALUES OF THE PROJECT.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
* Have worked with women for 3 years full time and have experience
of working with women at risk in a
COMMUNITY/HOMELESSNESS/ADDICTION/MENTAL HEALTH/CRIMINAL JUSTICE
setting, in a paid capacity and have an equivalent professional Degree
level qualification within the Social Sciences/Youth Work/Therapeutic
or Community Work field.
* Strong conviction about, and commitment to, working with people in
social justice/social care/community-youth work theory and practice.
Working to build strong relationship and human connections that are
person centred, creative and flexible.
* In addition to the above the candidate will need to demonstrate a
strong knowledge and understanding of case management and key working
with women who have offending behaviour; have a proven track record of
relevant experience in delivering creative and innovative programmes
in formal and non-formal educational and developmental contexts;
possess a range of practical skills and attributes suited to the
particular needs and challenges of WOMEN’S AND FAMILY SUPPORT
(Tallaght Probation Project) as it currently operates.
APPLICATION IS IN THE FORM OF CURRICULUM VITAE AND A LETTER OF
INTEREST.
CLOSING DATE: 5PM ON FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
SHORT LISTING WILL APPLY
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD IN: END OF FEBRUARY: DATE TO BE CONFIRMED.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: * OR OLIVE
MONAHAN *
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
