EQUAL START FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
(FULL-TIME, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS)
LOCATION: Limerick City
OPEN: 3rd 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 Family Support Worker is funded through the Government’s new
Equal Start Initiative. This initiative aims to support parents and
families experiencing disadvantage to be empowered with the knowledge,
tools and supports necessary for children to have equitable access and
participation in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare
Services.
The worker will be responsible for the assessment of needs, referrals
to appropriate services and provision of one-to-one and group support
to children and parents. Universal provision is also a core part of
the work creating social groups and clubs for parents.
SOME OF THE KEY AREAS OF WORK INCLUDE:
* To work with parents/guardians whose children are attending
Northside FRC’s children’s services in a variety of ways,
including group and individual work and location-based work as well as
outreach work (in the home).
* To provide a one-to-one, non-judgmental, confidential support to
parents in line with the Centre’s work-plan.
* 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).
* To keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and
prepare reports as required. To document the work in line with funding
requirements.
* Ensure that the work of the Centre is in keeping with the aims and
objectives of the Family Resource Centre Programme.
* Encourage families to engage in services provided by other local
groups and external agencies and advocate on their behalf.
* Work with the relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and
facilitate inter-agency co- operation.
* Take an active role in the promotion and delivery of Meitheal for
children and families in the catchment area.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please DO NOT send your CV. Full job description, application forms
and explanatory notes can be found at
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
