Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre (FRC) aims to provide a
comprehensive mental health and family support service to the
community, and to those who use its services, a safe place where
individuals and families feel secure, valued and confident. We work to
deliver high standards and quality, effective services. The highly
trained and competent staff at Carrigtwohill FRC understand and
respond to the needs of individuals and families, in an atmosphere
that is both supportive and nurturing, and where every individual is
encouraged to achieve their potential.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant will carry out their duties as advised at
interview, together with those outlined in the job description
provided and in the Staff handbook. These duties and responsibilities
are not an exhaustive list and evolve in line with legislation,
Carrigtwohill FRC policies and the continuing development of the
service. From time to time, you may be required to undertake other
reasonable duties or be allocated to other areas of responsibility in
accordance with the best interests of the service and its clients. All
employees are required to be flexible in this regard.
_THIS POSITION WILL SUIT A QUALIFIED FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER OR SOCIAL
WORKER WHO WISHES TO GROW THEIR CAREER IN A LOCAL COMMUNITY FAMILY
SUPPORT ROLE._
This position is part-time Monday to Friday – **Apply on the
website** – *.5 hours (to be confirmed)
KEY DUTIES
_Support Project Coordinator, Family Support Team Lead, Family Support
team and clients._
This is an important role within the FRC and the work is of a complex
nature, up to Level 4 on the Hardiker model. As a consequence, it
requires a suitably qualified individual, mature in nature and with
some experience in the area of mental health and family support.
Working closely with the Project Coordinator and Family Support Team
Lead to deliver a comprehensive and safe service to the community. The
service provides Family Support, adult counselling, adolescent
counselling and facilitates a number of peer support groups. The main
duties of this role are:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Identify factors leading to disadvantage in the area and work with
the Family Support Team Lead, the Project Co-ordinator and the Board
of Trustees to raise awareness of these issues.
* Deliver a range of family supports in the community in line with
the Centre’s Workplan
* Ensure that the work undertaken is in keeping with the aims and
objectives of the Family Resource Centre Programme
* Provide support and information to individuals and groups that are
disadvantaged
* Work with the relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and
facilitate inter-agency co-operation
* Liaise with colleagues within Education, Health and Social
Services (Adult/Children Services) and professionals within external
agencies.
* Work closely with the Co-ordinator and Family Support Team Lead to
promote and support local voluntary and community activities in a
respectful and non-discriminatory manner.
* Participate in planning, review and evaluation of the work of the
Centre as well as maintaining appropriate records and preparing
reports within specific regular timeframes.
* Observe and maintain a code of confidentiality and discretion in
all dealings with service users, their families and with staff.
* To plan, implement and review programmes for parents based on an
assessment of their individual and group needs.
* To recognise signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse,
neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. To record
concerns promptly and accurately. To consult with the Designated
Liaison Person and take appropriate action in accordance with
Northside Family Resource Centre Child Protection Policy.
* Fulfil the duties under the Children First Act **Apply on the
website** (Mandated Person).
_A DETAILED JOB SPECIFICATION OUTLINING THE FULL DETAIL OF THE ROLE IS
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. PLEASE EMAIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** IF YOU
REQUIRE A COPY OF SAME._
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Third level qualification in one or more of Individual, Family &
Community Support/Child, Youth & Family Studies, Youth & Community
Work, Social Work or similar.
* Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ experience in similar, community-based
position.
* Demonstrable organisational and administration skills.
* A pragmatic, sensible and mature individual who has demonstrated
their competence in a similar role.
* A flexible approach to work hours is essential.
* Ability to communicate effectively with people in the English
language (verbally and in writing).
Receipt of satisfactory written references and Garda vetting
Salary from € *. * per
hour (to be reviewed). Role and salary are dependent on continuing
funding agreements with statutory body Tusla.
* – *.5 hours week,
Monday to Friday
APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL WITH DETAILED CV TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NO
LATER THAN **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
