Community Mothers Support Worker (Part-time)

Clonmel Community Mother Programme are looking for a part-time Community Mothers Support Worker (20 hours per week) in the South Tipperary Area.

The Programme is a community-based home visiting service aimed at parents with children 0-5 years.

To apply for this position:

Please submit a CV with cover letter to Jill Sandvoss, Programme Manager, ccpspl@gmail.com

Shortlisting will apply. Closing date for application is Thursday 4th July 2024. It is anticipated that interviews for this position will take place week commencing 15th July 2024.

Job Description: Community Mothers Support Worker

(Fixed Term Contract)

Clonmel Community Parent Support Programme Clg Board of Management are seeking a Support Worker (Part-time) to support the delivery of our Community Mother Programme in South Tipperary. The Programme is a community-based home visiting service aimed to provide support and information to parents of children 0-5 years.

Key Areas of Work

• Provide Home Visiting services to families.
• Provide information and support (breastfeeding information, health eating, child development, encouraging play etc)
• Signposting and/or referral to relevant supports and services.
• Engage in community wrap-around groups, including Mother and Baby, Parent and Toddler groups.
• Maintain records of home visits and other administrative activities supporting the work of the programme.
• Being vigilant in monitoring and responding to incidents in line with Children First and National Child Protection Guidelines.
• Participate in regular team meetings as required.
• Participate in regular supervision including reflective practice.
• Attend all training relevant to professional development.
• Any other duties that the Community Mothers Programme Manager may deem necessary.

Person Specification

• A minimum 1 - 2 years experience working in the home visiting sector and/or a similar role.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development, best parent practices, healthy family structures, healthy eating, child protection and reporting, local community supports to families.
• Ideally hold a QQI Level 5 in childcare/social care or relevant qualification.
• Compassionate about family support and seeing the parent as the expert of their children.
• Ability to form caring, non-judgemental relationships with families.
• Ability to model positive parent strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to interagency working.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Be highly motivated, a self-starter, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to organise and schedule visits.
• Good IT skills.
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment will be a fixed term contract for one year, including an initial probationary period of six months.
• Hours of work: 20 hours per week
• The place of work will be the Programme office with home visits to participating family homes.
• Reporting to the Community Mother Programme Manager
• Salary commensurate with experience.