FAMILY SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
ROLE
Family Support Practitioner for families living in IPAS accommodation
centres to support the pathway for integrated community-based child
and family support services. The roles is ESF+ Co funded by the
Government of Ireland and the European Union.
JOB OBJECTIVES
* To provide support that improves the quality of life for families
in state provided accommodation such as (but not limited to) IPAS
accommodation centres, Emergency accommodation centres, National
Reception Centre, National Hub, Emergency Reception and Orientation
Centres, while promoting the personal, social and educational
development of children, young people and their parents always keeping
the child at the forefront of the work.
* To work in partnership with Tusla services, community based
statutory agencies and community and voluntary service providers, IPAS
accommodation providers, local Child and Family Support Networks and
Children and Young People Services Committees.
* To support the Meitheal early intervention practice model to
coordinate a child centred approach to individual family needs led
support and parenting support.
The Family Support Practitioner will work as part of the designated
team/service in delivering a quality and effective service. This
service will be provided through offering a home-based, outreach
support to parents and children in the assigned area. The role is
specifically family focussed, with the welfare of the child being
paramount.
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
DURATION OF CONTRACT:
The contract is for a full-time position for an initial fixed term
period of one year subject to satisfactory performance. This may be
reviewed with the intention to extend for a further four years,
subject to satisfactory performance and continued Tusla funding.
PROBATION: A term of six months will apply.
WORKING HOURS: 9am – 5pm ( * hours per week)
ANNUAL LEAVE: *.5 days per annum
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE: Travel and subsistence will be paid at public
sector rates.
LOCATION OF THE POSITION: Galway City Partnership Offices, 3 The Plaza
Offices, Headford Road, Galway City
GARDA VETTING: The successful candidate will be required to be Garda
vetted.
Selection will involve short listing of applicants for interview based
on the criteria for the position as outlined in this job description
and person specification.
There may be a panel created for future similar opportunities that may
arise in the future.
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by email to
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
