Midlands Project Worker – Young Parent Support Programme

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Barnardos Ireland Full time

Co. Westmeath & Co. Longford – Midlands

Why work at Barnardos?

'The Young Parents Support Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union'.

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 Project Worker, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential support to our 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 Project Worker to join our team in County Westmeath.

We offer support, information and advocacy in all areas of a young parent's (parents under the age of 24) life including health, relationships, parenting, child care, social welfare entitlements, education, training and anything else about which the mother or father is concerned.

Our Family Support services offer a range of services for families (children aged 0-18), which include individual sessions with children, attachment and bonding sessions with young parents and their children, sessions with siblings, parent and child sessions, group-based therapeutic support for children, parenting support focusing on strengthening and modelling core-parenting skills, and structured parent-child support which aim to enhance and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Empowering parents to make appropriate parenting decisions. Parents may be seen with their children and/or on their own depending on the presenting need. The services operate Monday to Friday.

What will my day to day look like?

As a Project Worker, you will develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service working in partnership with families and other organisational, community and voluntary bodies. You will be responsible for the following:

  • Providing family support to children and families living in Co. Westmeath.
  • Assessing the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project.
  • Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes for children / young people / carers / families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs.
  • Working with children / young people / carers / families in a variety of ways, including group work, individual work and family work, centre based and outreach work.
  • Liaising effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required.
What experience do I need?
  • A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families.
  • Working in partnership with families and carers.
  • Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families.
Qualifications:

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 or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years' Education).
Additional information:

Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured vehicle essential.

The postholder is initially assigned to work in the Westmeath Family Support projects but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Midlands area in line with organisational needs.

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

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

Candidates who are moved to the 2nd stage of our Recruitment process are required to complete a medical questionnaire and the E-Vetting process. References will also be taken up at this stage.

Upload your application form - CVs alone will not be accepted.

LOCATION

Co. Westmeath & Co. Longford – Midlands

Employment Type

Part-Time (18.5 hours per week) and 4 Year Fixed Term Contract

€17,106 - €26,441 Depending on Experience (This is the pro-rated salary for 18.5 hours)

Contact Person

Anne Leonard on 0906498466 / anne.leonard@barnardos.ie

Barnardos (Republic of Ireland) is a company limited by guarantee. Company registration number: 141526. Registered charity number: 20010027. CHY: 6015.

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