Child & Young Persons Support Worker

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service, a crucial provider of support services to victims/survivors of domestic violence and abuse, is expanding its team. We have a key vacancy for a Child & Young Persons Support Worker, a role that plays a vital part in our service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and structured services to children and young people who attend ODVSS with protective parents, emphasizing progressing needs and ensuring the safety and security of children and young people. This position will be at Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service No 2 Cormac Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This exciting opportunity is open to enthusiastic, diligent individuals who can work towards specific objectives within a team. 

For an Application Form and Job Specification on this post, contact 0579351796 or email info@odvss.ie

Resume/C/V will not be accepted; please put Child/Young Person Role in the Subject line. Only completed application forms will be considered.

The following requirements are essential:

• 3rd level degree (BA in Social Care or Applied Social Studies or relevant discipline)
• Relevant experience of working with children and young people.
• Desirable - minimum of two years’ experience in the domestic violence & abuse sector.
• Flexibility in delivery of the Service – working from multiple sites.
• Full driving license and use of own car.
• IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Garda vetting will apply to this post.

This post is funded by Cuan. Remuneration will be on the social care salary scale and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The selection process will involve shortlisting applicants for interviews based on the criteria for the position as outlined in the job description. All applicants who meet the criteria may not be shortlisted for an interview. Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th June, 5.00 p.m. (late applications will not be considered)