Loughlinstown, South County Dublin General Information Why work at Barnardos?
At Barnardos we seek to ensure that we have the best people working with us to support our work with children and families.
The benefits of working with Barnardos are designed to promote continual professional development and a work-life balance for the most rewarding working experience.
Barnardos offers a competitive salary - recognising the experience you bring to the role Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days Positive working environment with family friendly ethos and work - life balance policy Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation Employee pension scheme with employer contribution Company Sick Pay Scheme An opportunity to help improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families by working in a trauma informed way Access to regular trauma informed support and supervision Ongoing support and access to training and professional development opportunities An opportunity to be part of a supportive team Access to the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members Regular Breath, Body and mind sessions to support staff well-being Job Description Post: Project Worker Location: Loughlinstown Responsible to: Project Leader Works with: Project Team, Barnardos staff, volunteers, internal and external stakeholders.
Job purpose To develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the services, working in partnership with families and other organisational, community and voluntary bodies.
Core Job Requirements To assess the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project.
To plan, implement and review programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs.
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 work with children/young people/carers/families in a variety of ways, including group work, individual work and family work, centre based and outreach work.
To key work individual children/young people/carers/families in order to meet their needs and to advocate on their behalf.
To liaise effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required.
To work in partnership with other Barnardos services to best meet the needs of children and families by collaborating resources with planned interventions targeting groups/families of shared need.
To keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required.
To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role.
To identify and document to the line manager any unmet needs of children/young people/carers/families within the service and to participate in the advocacy work of the agency.
Requirements Specific to this Post To assess the needs of children and parents referred to the service and of their extended family and to make and deliver intervention plans.
Experience of delivering evidenced based parenting programmes at individual or group level and an understanding of and commitment to a Trauma informed approach to working with children and families.
Experience of delivering Partnership with Parents & "This is me" Programme is an advantage.
To maintain an overview of relevant services available within the catchment area of Dn Laoghaire, and to make and support referrals as appropriate.
To develop service response appropriate to the needs of parents and their children within the catchment area in partnership with other agencies.
To ensure that the services operate in an integrated way with other Barnardos services in the Dun Laoghaire area.
To lead / participate in Meitheal processes as required.
To work as crisis response to support Early Years' Team when issues present.
#Jobs Person Specification Personal Attributes Commitment to the delivery of quality services to children, young people, families and carers.
Ability to act on own initiative and consult where appropriate.
Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation with the line manager when appropriate.
To be committed to adhering to best practice in the work and be innovative and open to change.
Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post.
Ability to form objective relationships with children, young people, families/carers, colleagues and other agencies.
Experience A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families.
Experience of working in partnership with families and carers.
Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families.
Qualifications A recognised third level practice qualification[1] (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) 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).
Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car essential.
The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Loughlinstown project but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the South Dublin area in line with Organisational needs.
[1] Course content should include relevant student placements Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
