COMMUNITY MOTHERS SUPPORT WORKER (PART-TIME)
Clonmel Community Mother Programme are looking for a part-time
Community Mothers Support Worker ( * hours per
week) in the South Tipperary Area.
The Programme is a community-based home visiting service aimed at
parents with children * years.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Please submit a CV with cover letter to Jill Sandvoss, Programme
Manager, *
Shortlisting will apply. Closing date for application is Thursday 4th
July *. It is anticipated that interviews for
this position will take place week commencing **Apply on the
website**th July *.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY MOTHERS SUPPORT WORKER
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Clonmel Community Parent Support Programme Clg Board of Management are
seeking a Support Worker (Part-time) to support the delivery of our
Community Mother Programme in South Tipperary. The Programme is a
community-based home visiting service aimed to provide support and
information to parents of children * years.
KEY AREAS OF WORK
* Provide Home Visiting services to families.
* Provide information and support (breastfeeding information, health
eating, child development, encouraging play etc)
* Signposting and/or referral to relevant supports and services.
* Engage in community wrap-around groups, including Mother and Baby,
Parent and Toddler groups.
* Maintain records of home visits and other administrative
activities supporting the work of the programme.
* Being vigilant in monitoring and responding to incidents in line
with Children First and National Child Protection Guidelines.
* Participate in regular team meetings as required.
* Participate in regular supervision including reflective practice.
* Attend all training relevant to professional development.
* Any other duties that the Community Mothers Programme Manager may
deem necessary.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* A minimum 1 - 2 years experience working in the home visiting
sector and/or a similar role.
* Demonstrate knowledge of child development, best parent practices,
healthy family structures, healthy eating, child protection and
reporting, local community supports to families.
* Ideally hold a QQI Level 5 in childcare/social care or relevant
qualification.
* Compassionate about family support and seeing the parent as the
expert of their children.
* Ability to form caring, non-judgemental relationships with
families.
* Ability to model positive parent strategies.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Commitment to interagency working.
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Be highly motivated, a self-starter, with the ability to work
independently.
* Strong organisational skills, ability to organise and schedule
visits.
* Good IT skills.
* A full clean driving licence and access to a car for work
purposes.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
* The appointment will be a fixed term contract for one year,
including an initial probationary period of six months.
* Hours of work: * hours per week
* The place of work will be the Programme office with home visits to
participating family homes.
* Reporting to the Community Mother Programme Manager
* Salary commensurate with experience.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
