Lifestyle Development Group CLG,
Lifestyle Centre, Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92NX96
Tel 041 9842078 Email Lifestart@lifedev.ie
www.lifedev.ie

Lifestyle Development Group CLG is a Community Development company located in Drogheda, Co. Louth, providing services which include Adult Education, Lifestart Growing Child Programme, Young Parent Support Programme, Local Training Initiative for Early School Leavers, a Community Employment Scheme and Early Childcare Education Facility.

Lifestyle Development Group is recruiting 

2 Part Time Lifestart Family Visitors

Position: 20 hours per week

Contract: 1 Year Fixed term contract

Reporting to: Lifestart Manager

Location: Drogheda, East Meath

Salary: €20,675.00

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

To explain, deliver and implement the Lifestart Growing Child programme to parents within the home setting weekly/ fortnightly or monthly depending on need (to carry a caseload agreed with Lifestart Manager) with a primary focus on parents of children from birth to five years of age.

• To gain a working knowledge and understanding of the Growing Child & sessional materials and any suggested activity or equipment.
• To offer one to one parenting and child development support to parents in the Drogheda and East Meath area.
• To organise and facilitate group/centre based activities for parents and children that is needs led (e.g. play based parent and child programmes).
• Appropriately demonstrate the use of supporting resources to explain developmental concepts to parents.
• Demonstrate to parents the importance of play, story, arts and music in learning.
• Keep and maintain accurate records.
• To liaise and work in partnership with relevant agencies at a local level.
• To signpost and link in with other services and supports on an individual basis to assist families.
• To gain and apply a working knowledge of the principles, values and structures of Lifestyle Development Group specifically the Lifestart suite of programmes.
• To adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisation including Child Protection.
• To maintain confidentiality in relation to your work with families.
• To work collaboratively with staff as part of a team.
• To undertake relevant training, as required.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Lifestart Manager from time to time according to the needs of the organisation.

The successful candidate will have:

• A third level qualification relevant to the post.
• At least two years experience in working with parents and children preferably in home based family support.
• A clear understanding of Lifestart, Child Development, Parenting, Family Support and existing referral pathways in Louth/Meath.
• Proven ability to network and work on an interagency basis.
• Understanding of and a commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural diversity.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.
• Excellent IT, Communication and Report Writing skills.

Please send your CV and cover letter by email to lifestart@lifedev.ie.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Tuesday 29th of October 2024.

Shortlisting will apply.