CHILDREN’S INTEGRATION WORKER
(PERMANENT, PART-TIME, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS)
LOCATION: Limerick City
OPEN: 1st October *
CLOSING DATE: *rd October **Apply on the
website**
TAGS: Children & Youth
BACKGROUND:
Northside Family Resource Centre, since its establishment in **Apply
on the website**, has sought to respond to the needs of the local
community by providing opportunities to local people to support each
other and search for ways to improve the quality of life in the area.
The successful candidate will be employed by Northside Family Resource
Centre and will report to the Coordinator of Youth and Community
Services and ultimately to the Voluntary Board of Management through
the CEO.
The role of the Children’s Integration Worker is to develop and
implement children's services which meet the complex needs of children
living in Knocklisheen Direct Provision Centre and other migrant
centres on the Northside of the City.
SOME OF THE KEY AREAS OF WORK INCLUDE:
* Manage the day -to- day operation of the afterschool club based at
Knocklisheen and offer outreach to children living in Direct Provision
and Migrant Hubs.
* To plan, develop, deliver and evaluate projects and programmes
based on current needs and encourage children and young people to
actively participate in the design and development of programmes and
offer opportunities for them to feedback on the programmes delivered
* 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.
* To keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and
prepare reports as required.
* Lead and/or participate in Meitheal, carrying out a Meitheal where
appropriate, and supporting the family to actively engage in the
process.
* Take responsibility for any fee/capitation requirements under the
National Childcare Scheme including the support of sponsorship for
access to regulated settings.
* Develop, deliver, and support programmes in partnership with other
statutory and community organisations groups that will meet the needs
of children and young people where appropriate.
* Liaise with other agencies and services working with children and
young people living in direct provision and migrant hubs and attend
meetings where appropriate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please DO NOT send your CV. Application forms and explanatory notes
can be found at
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
