County Wicklow Community Partnership CLG is a Local Development Company that delivers a range of social inclusion, enterprise, family support, employment and community development programmes for individuals and communities in County Wicklow.

County Wicklow Partnership’s, Wicklow Child & Family Project wishes to appoint a

Project Worker

for a Maternity Leave Cover position, working 28 hours per week on a fixed term contract, expected start date 24th February 2025

The Wicklow Child & Family Project provides a community-based family support service to local families in Wicklow Town and surrounding areas. The project is managed by County Wicklow Partnership and funded through Tusla Child and Family Agency

The role of the Project Worker is to provide support that improves the quality of life for families while promoting the personal, social and educational development of children, young people and their parents always keeping the child at the forefront of the work.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, can work as part of a team and a commitment to working in partnership with statutory, voluntary and community bodies.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to gain further experience in family support work.

Qualifications / Experience:

The ideal Candidate must possess:

• A recognised Degree in Applied Social Studies (Social Care) or other relevant qualification.
• Ability to provide evidence informed brief goal focused interventions and parenting support programmes.
• Knowledge of Family Support work
• Car owner with full driving licence

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience:

• Application by completion and submission of CWP application form accompanied by a cover letter.
• Only applications made on the official form will be considered.
• A Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted as a valid application. 
• Application Form (attached below) and Job Description available on www.wicklowpartnership.ie under the news section.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon Friday 3rd January 2025 
• Completed application form can be emailed to adminwcandfp@wicklowpartnership.ie
• Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 16th and 17th January 2025
• All applications received will be acknowledged
• Canvasing will disqualify

County Wicklow Partnership is an equal opportunities employer