Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Safety Networks & Family Welfare Conference (FWC) Coordinator 
Clonmel

Location: South Tipperary, Carlow & Kilkenny, based from Clonmel office

Contract: Permanent Contract and Part-Time - 4 Days (29.6 hours)

Salary: €34,426 - €49,474 DOE (Pro-rated salary for 29.6 hours)

Why work at Barnardos?

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.

What we can offer you?

As a Coordinator, 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 and service?

We are looking for an experienced Coordinator to join our Family Welfare Conference Service in South Tipperary / Carlow Kilkenny

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will facilitate, arrange, and deliver Safety Networks using the Tusla Signs of Safety Model and when required Family Welfare Conferences in keeping with the principles outlined in the Barnardos/Tusla Child and Family Agency Service Level Agreement. You will be responsible for the following:

• Liaising with Tusla Social Work Department regularly to represent the Safety Networks and FWC service, ensuring that processes support the smooth engagement with referrals and co-ordination of effective Safety Networks.
• Responding appropriately and within timeframes agreed with Tusla, to referrals to the service agreed by the Project Leader within the terms of the Service Level Agreement with Tusla Child and Family Agency.
• Identifying, with the child/young person, potential family members and significant others who should attend the Safety Network meetings (or FWC) and then negotiating their attendance and involvement.
• Meeting with and preparing all Safety Network members in advance of the initial meeting, understanding their potential reluctance to engage and mistrust of the agencies involved, and employing strategies to win their engagement with the process.
• Locating suitable venues for the Safety Network meeting / FW Conference. Making suitable arrangements to allow meetings to be held at a time and place which is most suitable and acceptable to the members / family group.

What experience do I need?

• Three years post qualification experience in a child care, youth work, social work or related setting
• Experience of direct work with children and of working with families
• Relevant experience of facilitating meeting
• Experience of working with other agencies is desirable

Do I need a qualification?

Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification[1] (minimum Level 7 on the NFQ, Course content should include relevant student placements) in one of the following:

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

CORU- Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker. This includes those currently in the process of registration under CORU’s transitional arrangements (grandparenting route). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria but have not yet completed registration are encouraged to apply. However, you will be required to provide proof of registration or evidence that you have initiated the application process.

Other requirements

All posts will also require working outside of normal working times to facilitate network meetings from time to time.

Use of the company service vehicle for work related travel, commuting to and from services, school & home visits, attending meetings and any other work-related travel is required in the first instance. The use of personal vehicles may be permitted in circumstances approved by the line manager.

Full current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

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

Closing date: 12pm Monday 28 April 2025
Interview date: TBC

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.