Social Care Worker / Family Project Worker

My Project…Minding you is a community based family support service. Our purpose is to support children, young people and families in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated social care worker / project worker to join our team. Applicants must be eligible for registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU

The purpose of this role is to identify and support the needs of the family. To support the implementation of individual plans in an outcome focused manner, to capitalise on individual strengths and to build resilience. To take a participatory and best practice approach by exploring innovative ways of meeting the need of families. Previous experience working with individuals, families, children or young people in relation to substance misuse and those affected by parental problem alcohol / drug use is required.

Contract: This a full time post Mon to Fri, 34 hours per week. Some other hours may be required from time to time.

Based in Monkstown Farm, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, this role will require flexibility and willingness to travel within the wider Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area in order to accommodate programme facilitation and outreach work in the community.

REPORTING TO: The Manager of My Project… Minding You

MAIN TASKS

• To work directly with families, providing one to one and group programme support to children, young people and their parents / guardians
• To participate in outreach work to engage families and young people at risk
• To provide support, information and intervention on issues having a negative impact on the family
• Support parents in their parenting role
• To advocate on behalf of the children, young people and families living in the community
• To develop positive working relationships and to actively network with stakeholders, partners and professionals working within the sector
• To carry an individual caseload, to facilitate group programmes and to participate fully as a member of the My Project… Minding You team
• To participate in service planning to support the project in identifying gaps and needs
• To carry out other duties as may be requested from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Essential

• Minimum BA Degree in Applied Social Care: full level 7 (minimum) awarded by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) QQI and eligible to register with CORU

Required

• Experience of engaging with and supporting vulnerable children, young people and families
• Experience of working collaboratively within a team and with professionals from relevant agencies in child, family and community services
• An understanding of family dynamics, youth mental health, substance misuse, hidden harm, separated families, DVA, homelessness

Desirable

• Additional training in areas such as Parenting Support Programmes, Mental Health Support, Recovery Support

KNOWLEDGE AND VALUES

• A commitment to the values and principles of My Project
• A commitment to children’s rights and the rights of the family
• An understanding of the impact of drug and alcohol misuse on young people and the hidden harm effects on children who experience substance misuse within the family
• An understanding of child welfare, protection laws and policies relating to children and young people

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, young people and their families together with the ability to communicate and work effectively within a small team
• The ability to create and maintain records, case notes and written reports in relation to individual supports, group programmes and related matters
• The ability to work in a flexible manner as appropriate to the needs of the role
• Relevant IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to relate with stakeholders across multiple sectors
• An understanding of working with people who have experienced trauma
• Hold a current driving license and have access to a vehicle

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Training & Development
• Positive working environment
• Employee pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme

SALARY

Salary based on HSE Consolidated Pay Scale
(Social Care Worker point 3 - 5, (€42,392 - €45,185) offer dependent on experience

TO APPLY:

Please submit CV (max 2 pages) with brief cover letter by email to: info@myp.ie quoting ‘Social Care Worker / Family Project Worker Application January 2025’ in subject line.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th February at 5pm. We plan to hold interviews week 10th – 14th February

*Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda Vetting

This position is funded by Tusla and by the HSE through Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Drug and Alcohol Task Force