Corpus Christi Family Centre CLG

Position Title: Family Support Co-ordinator

Location: Moyross
Work Schedule: 39 Hours per week (With some evening/weekend work)
Fixed Term 12 month contract with immediate start.

Role Purpose:

To deliver family support programmes and interventions based on Corpus Christi Family Centre CLG’s work approach, that is family centred, outcome focused and based on the identified needs, strength and interests of families with an emphasis on those most in need in the community.

Role:

The successful applicant will:

• Develop a holistic, outreach family support network within this community setting.
• Be responsible for supporting families who may be experiencing issues pertaining to unemployment, education, mental health, homelessness, etc.
• Endeavour to meaningfully engage families in bespoke support programmes that further enhance the social fabric within the community.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations that currently provide support to families in the community.
• Continue to enhance the excellent links between local stakeholders – e.g. educational providers, Moyross Development Company, Moyross Community Enterprise Centre etc.
• Apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation with your line manager.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a relevant professional field.
• Knowledge of community development.
• Demonstrate understanding of support needs and positive outcomes.
• Must have experience of working directly with adults/families in a community setting or related area.
• Experience in working with vulnerable client groups.
• Experience in making effective referrals to external organisations.
• Experience in developing relationships with hard to reach clients.
• A record of excellent record and file keeping whilst ensuring confidentiality.
• A record of good time management.
• Must demonstrate an understanding and commitment to social inclusion and health promotion.
• Must have experience of establishing contact and developing relationships with key stakeholders including statutory bodies etc.

Skills & Competencies:

• Be passionate about learning, creative and forward thinking.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as working in a group dynamic.
• Ability to engage and maintain healthy relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to write funding applications.
• Insight and understanding of Social Justice Issues.

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised third level practice qualification (minimum level 7 on the QQI Framework) in one of the following:
  • Social Care
  • Youth Work
  • Psychology
  • Education
• or relevant experience pertaining to role requirements

Full clean driving licence.

Application Process

Application is by C.V. and Cover letter via email only to corpuschristifamilycentre@gmail.com

Closing date is 2nd July 2024

MDC is an equal opportunities employer.

This job offer will be made subject to Garda Vetting.