CHILD / YOUNG PERSON AND FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
JOB TITLE: Child / Young Person Family Support Worker
LOCATION OF POST: Wexford
CLOSING DATE: Monday 8th July @ *pm
Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place on July *th
ORGANISATIONAL AREA: Based in Wexford Town
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Services
DETAILS OF SERVICE
Wexford Women’s Refuge (WWR)is a specialised service that supports
women and children who are affected by Domestic Sexual and Gender
Based Violence (DSGBV). WWR will move into new premises in September
*. This will allow for an expansion of our
services.
The Child & Family worker will provide a safe non-judgemental space
where children and young people have a voice.
WWR aims to work towards a trauma-informed response of care for
children and mothers who are experiencing DSGBV. The child and family
worker will understand that developmental trauma is complex trauma
that occurs within children and young people who have experienced
abuse and violent or overwhelming events.
WWR aims to provide a recovery environment for children, young people,
and women to reduce stress caused by the trauma they have experienced.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Children’s/Young Person Family Support worker will provide
support and structured services to children and young people,
emphasizing progressing needs and ensuring the safety and security of
children and young people.
The child and family support worker will also work with the mother who
is a victim/survivor of DSGBV and provide advice and information on
how to support her children /young person.
WORK FLEXIBILITY
Monday & Wednesday 8am – 4pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday *am – 6pm
Must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours for
handover, occasional weekends may be required to meet the evolving
needs of our service.
DUTIES
* To Develop and implement individual development and support plans
for children who reside or have resided in Wexford Women’s Refuge.
Develop support plans for children in the community accessing the
organisation's support based on identified and assessed needs. These
plans may require interagency working.
* Deliver group DSGBV support programs to children and young people.
* Provide parental support to parents of children affected by DSGBV.
* To deliver evidence-based developmental programs that build
confidence and resilience in children and young people affected by
DSGBV in age-appropriate settings.
* To evaluate the work's quality and effectiveness, using relevant
evaluation tools for work with children and young people.
* To ensure that all children’s development and support program
planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes are
inclusive of the voice of parents, children, and young people.
* To provide ongoing emotional support to children in crisis and to
create opportunities for each child to share their feelings about
his/her home situation, fears, and anxieties.
* To coordinate and integrate children and young people’s support
within the organisation, ensuring a streamlined and effective program
and response is implemented across the organisation, including child
protection.
* To promote WWR’s children and young people’s services and
programs in the community to external agencies and groups through
engagement with a range of stakeholders.
* To record and document the program's work with children, ensuring
good record-keeping practices align with the work of the organisation,
its policies, and practices.
* To participate in staff meetings and training and undertake any
other duties requested by the organisation, including policy work,
campaigning, and training.
* To always act within the values, policies, and practices of WWR.
* To always observe and enforce a policy of strict confidentiality
in all aspects of the work.
* To liaise with organisations in the public, private, voluntary,
and community sectors, county-wide, regionally, and, where
appropriate, nationally for the implementation of the service.
* To work on own initiative and as part of a team to ensure the
quality-of-service delivery.
* Deliver development and awareness programs as required.
* To assist in the monitoring and evaluating areas of work as
appropriate.
* In relation to the principles and objectives of the Childcare Act
*, participate in child welfare case
conferences and prepare relevant reports.
* To comply with WWR’s guidelines and procedures and any other
duties as requested by the Director of Services.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
* 3rd level degree (BA in Social Care or Applied Social Studies or
relevant discipline) and relevant experience working with children and
young people.
CORE EXPERIENCE
* At least two years of experience working with vulnerable
children/young people and their families
* Experience working with families in crisis
* Experience in assessing the needs and risks to children, young
people, and their families
* Demonstrable experience planning and delivering support and
development sessions, including evidence-based programs of activities
for children and young people as a group or individually
* Experience working as part of a team and ability to organize own
workload
* Experience of strong interagency working and joint service
provision
* Experience in the efficient management of caseload and
prioritising required interventions
* Flexibility in delivery of the Service – working from multiple
sites
* Good presentation and communication skills – verbal and written
* Experience with the court system in relation to family law, is an
advantage
* Ability to engage in reflective practice and supervision
* Good IT skills and excellent verbal and written communication
skills, including report writing
CORE SKILLS
* Ability to communicate effectively, particularly with children,
young people, their parents on the issues affecting their lives in
terms of DSGBV.
* Be able to liaise and promote strong interagency working with
relevant agencies with responsibility for children and young
people’s needs
* To create, plan, develop, and implement support plans and
programmes for children and young people based on identified need
* Using professional experience and judgment in line with the
organisation’s policies to undertake risk assessments and undertake
safety plans for each child/young person safely and appropriately
* Ability to be empathic with clients at all times
* Ability to always maintain confidentiality within WWR’s Child
Protection policy parameters, per Tusla guidelines. Understanding of
safeguarding procedures and child protection issues
* An awareness of trauma-informed practice
* Willingness to participate in appropriate training as required
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF:
* A theoretical understanding of child development, child
assessment, individual and group program planning, child intervention
processes, and evaluation of the work
* Evidence-based programs and approaches to working with children
and young people affected by trauma and to demonstrate an
understanding of the impacts of trauma on children and young people
* Current legislation and key policy documents relevant to children
and young people, including on topics such as children’s rights and
child welfare
REMUNERATION
HSE Pay Scale Alignment-Source Grade *
The point on the scale is commensurate with relevant experience and
knowledge.
Salary Point 1-€ *, * /
Point *-€ *,**Apply on
the website** LSI
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Access to the PRSA scheme after one year of service
GARDA VETTING
The successful applicant will undergo Garda Vetting and secure
clearance if you have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland for
more than six months.
TENURE
This is a fixed-term contract, a two-year contract to start with.
A 6-month probation period applies to this position.
This is a full-time position, *.5 hours a week.
This role is subject to continued funding.
This job description will be reviewed on an annual basis.
The post is funded by Cuan.
HEALTH
A candidate for and any person holding office must be fully competent
and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in
a state of health that would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability
to render regular and efficient service.
CHARACTER
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good
character.
TRAVEL
The successful candidate must be prepared to travel in the course of
his/her work. A full clean driving license, and use of a car are
essential for this role.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications by Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Application
highlighting your experience and expertise in this area to:
Antoinette Lynch
HR/Administrative Coordinator
Wexford Women’s Refuge.
* Distillery Road, Wexford.
Or
Email: *
Short listing will apply, a panel may be created following interviews
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**PM: MONDAY 8TH JULY
Appointments subject to evidence of educational qualifications, two
satisfactory written references and up to date Garda Vetting.
Wexford Women’s Refuge is an equal opportunities employer.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
