CHILD AND FAMILY WORKER
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To deliver high-quality programmes for children from **Apply on the
website** years and their parents/carers, living in the local area,
under the direction of the Child and Family Support Manager. To ensure
a safe and supportive environment is provided to families and to work
in partnership with other organisations/agencies.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Qualifications & Experience:
* A qualification in Early Childhood Education, minimum level 6,
level 8 desirable
* A good understanding of Family Support work in a community-based
setting
* Experience of working directly with parents
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possess good
leadership and facilitation skills
* Good computer skills; knowledge of Client Management Systems
software desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of the issues of poverty and social
exclusion and its impact on the local area
* Experience of working in an intercultural setting
* Aistear and Síolta knowledge and experience
* One to One parenting support and/or parenting course facilitation
skills
* Meitheal training/awareness
* Children’s First and First Aid training
* At least 3 years paid experience of working in an Early
Years/family support setting
* Demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work on own
initiative
* A second language is desirable
* The need to be flexible and to proactively contribute to the work
of the team.
* Previous experience in the charity or community sector is
welcomed, but not essential.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
BENEFITS
* * days annual leave
* Company pension scheme after one year
SALARY: € *, * -
€ *, * (HSE Family
Support Worker salary scale) starting point depending on
qualifications and experience
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**RD AUGUST **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Please email a letter of application, indicating experience and/or
achievements you consider the Interview Board should be aware of when
assessing your application, that are relevant to this post (relate
your response to the job description) along with an up-to-date CV to
the email address below. Applications received after the closing time
will not be considered.
EMAIL ADDRESS: *
SHORT LISTING: will apply based on information provided.
INTERVIEWS: will take place on Wednesday *th
August *
_This post is funded by Tusla, Child and Family Agency_
_Hill Street Family Resource Centre is an equal opportunities
employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
