LE CHEILE FRC MALLOW WISH TO RECRUIT A FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
(PART-TIME) FOR A 6 MONTH CONTRACT.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and an
excellent team player that will complement the already existing team.
The successful candidate will work with the Manager and the existing
family support team so ensure that local families are supported and
encouraged to function more effectively and that the local community
is a good place for children to grow-up in.
ABOUT US:
Le Cheile Family Resource Centre Mallow is one of **Apply on the
website** Family Resource Centres nationally supported under The
Family Resource Centre programme, which is funded by The Child &
Family Agency, Tusla.
Le Cheile FRC began its journey in Mallow over **Apply on the
website** years ago and has a long proven track record in supporting
families, children and individuals in the greater North Cork area. The
services currently provided are:
* Community Health Project
* Community Referral Link Worker (Social Prescriber)
* Resettlement project supporting Resettled Syrian Refugees
* Literacy Support programme
* Counselling service including Play Therapy, Adolescent and Adult
counselling
* Tenancy Sustainment support
* Early Years Services from aged 6month to 6 years
* Family Supports: one to one and group supports including parenting
courses
* Parent & toddler Groups
* Individual Supports: Social Welfare applications, form filling
etc.
* Summer Camps
* Community Garden
* Support Groups
* Room Rentals for groups locally
ABOUT YOU:
The role of Family Support worker would require the following:
* Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience of working with
vulnerable families & children
* Experience working in a busy team environment
* Experience in providing support, advice and guidance to families/
groups and children
* Managing a case load with complex needs
* Provide advice, support and guidance to parents to promote
positive care and parenting skills through a range of interventions,
programmes and support groups.
* Take an active role in the promotion and delivery of Meitheal for
children and families in the catchment area.
* Facilitation of group supports including: parent & toddlers
groups, parenting courses and one off events
* Excellent communications skills both orally & verbally
* Excellent time management skills to ensure all reporting
requirements are met
* Experience in working with a Voluntary Board of Directors.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification
and if you feel you match the criteria we are looking for, please:
Send 2 copies of:
* Current CV
* Letter of Suitability for this post to:
The Chairperson, Le Cheile FRC, Mallow Community Campus, Fair St.
Mallow, P**Apply on the website** F**Apply on the website**
Or email to: **Apply on the website** Subject: FSW Recruitment
CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY 4TH JUNE AT 4PM.
Any applications that are incomplete or received after this time will
not be considered for the post.
TIMELINE FOR RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE:
* Closing Date: Friday 4th June @ 4pm
* Interviews: Week of June **Apply on the website**th ? **Apply on
the website**th
* Start Date: July **Apply on the website**th **Apply on the
website** All dates are approximate & a guideline only
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
