Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Project Worker – Finglas, Family Resource Centre

Location: Finglas, Family Resource Centre, Dublin 11

Contract: Part Time & 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

(Year 1: 15 hours per week. Year 2/3: 9 hours per week)

Salary: €13,870 - €21,439 DOE (This salary is pro-rated for 15 hours)

Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.

We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.

Why work at Barnardos?

As a Project Worker, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland. We also offer the following:

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members

What’s the role/service?

We are looking for an experienced project worker to join our team in our family resources centre in Finglas, North Dublin.

To work with the Finglas West Community to ascertain the needs of the area and build confidence and the capacity of the community, families and children through the development and support of appropriate programmes and activities.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role you will aim to increase the reach of the Finglas West Family Resource Centre (FWFRC), by engaging and providing supports to children and families who are not currently receiving supports at the FRC. Your responsibilities will include:

• To assess the needs of the Finglas West community, children and the families engaging with the project
• To adapt Evidence Informed approaches to meet the identified need
• To work with children and families living in the Finglas West community in a variety of ways, including providing information and advice, group work and school based programmes. Working in the centre, on an outreach basis and in the community
• To be vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. To record concerns promptly and accurately. To consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy
• To liaise effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies
• To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role

What experience do I need?

• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and their families
• Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families
• Good working knowledge of Child Protection Legislation and Guidelines
• Experience of working in the community or a community based programme is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of community development principles and practices
• Experience of evidence informed practices relating to children and families

Do I need a qualification?

Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:

• Social Care / Education / Social Work / Youth Work / Early Childhood Care /Education Or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years’ Education).

Additional Information

The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Finglas family resource centre, but may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the North Dublin area in line with Organisational needs.

A full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car is essential.

For full job description and to apply please visit Current Job Vacancies – Barnardos

Closing date: 12pm Thursday 21 November 2024
Interview date: To be Confirmed

Shortlisting will apply (please note, CVs are not accepted on their own, candidates must complete and submit our application form through Barnardos website).

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.