FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT WORKER
Blakestown and Mountview Neighbourhood Youth Project (NYP) is a
specialised, community-based youth project working with vulnerable
8– * year olds and their families. The project
provides developmental programmes and supports; nurturing and
empowering all who engage to reach their full potential.
The Family Support Project Worker will work with children, young
people and families referred to NYP through a series of targeted
individual, group programmes and interventions.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* A recognised third level qualification in social care/youth
work/family support or related discipline
* Experience of working with young people and families, preferably
in a community based setting
* Knowledge, empathy and understanding of social exclusion and its
impact on individuals and families in the wider community
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Good leadership, facilitation and group work skills
* Knowledge and understanding of programme planning and delivery in
line with funding requirements
* Knowledge of evidence based programmes e.g. drugs education
prevention, parenting, family support
* Ability to understand and maintain professional boundaries
* Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programmes based on
emerging needs
* Excellent administration, time management and report writing
skills
* Excellent IT skills including Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
* Excellent team work experience
Flexible working hours as evening work is required. Job Post is
subject to Garda Vetting. Short listing will apply
APPLICATION PROCESS:
BY EMAIL- A copy of CV and letter of suitability to: **Apply on the
website** by 5 PM ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 1ST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
BY POST- Please send a copy of your most recent CV and a letter of
suitability to: Mary Geagan, NYP Project Manager, Blakestown and
Mountview NYP, Shelerin Road, Clonsilla, D *
VYCO by 5PM ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 1ST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_NYP is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its
employment practices._
_All documentation received by Blakestown and Mountview NYP will be
processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts and General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR; *)_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
