Family Support Worker – Limerick South
Southill, Limerick
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 Family Support 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 and Service?
Barnardos services seek to improve the emotional well-being of vulnerable children and their families. We are looking for an experienced Family Support Worker to join our Family Support Service in Southill, Limerick.
What will my day to day look like?
As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital part in providing practical advice and support to parents, helping to develop skills to identify and meet their children’s needs. You will be responsible for the following:
- Providing Practical Support with budgeting, home management, hygiene, nutrition, play and behaviour management.
- Creating, reviewing and updating intervention plans along with the key worker and other project staff.
- Ensuring child protection, being vigilant for signs of abuse or neglect, reporting any concerns immediately and keeping accurate records.
- Identifying and documenting unmet needs of children / families within the service and participating in Barnardos advocacy work.
- Gathering information, updating databases and preparing reports
What experience do I need?
- Minimum 6-12 months experience working with vulnerable children and families specifically within a child welfare context.
- Experience of delivering group work programmes to children in the community i.e. morning clubs, afterschool groups, stay and play groups is essential.
- Ability to empower vulnerable families to develop skills and avoid dependency.
- Understanding issues of confidentiality and establishing professional boundaries
- Confident working with databases and various computer packages such as Microsoft Office.
Do I need a qualification?
Yes, to be eligible for this role you will need to have a minimum of level 5 on the QQI in Working with Children. It would also be an advantage to have some training in specific parenting and group work approaches along with a knowledge of child development.
Additional information:
Working Pattern:
Monday – Wednesday – 8am– 4.30pm
Thursday (split shift) 8am–9.30am and 2pm– 4.30pm
A Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured vehicle essential.
The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Limerick South Family Support Project but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Limerick area in line with Organisational needs.
To download the full job description, click on the link below:
Family Support Worker Limerick South JD.pdf
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Application Procedure
Download your application form
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.
Vacancy Details
LOCATION
Southill, Limerick
Employment Type
Part-time (28 hours) – 4 Year Specific Purpose Contract - Approx 5 years - Working Pattern: Monday – Wednesday – 8am– 4.30pm Thursday (split shift) 8am–9.30am and 2pm– 4.30pm
Salary
€29,743.48 - €39,810.62 (Full time – 37 hours) €22,508.58 - €30,126.96 (Pro-rata – 28 hours)
Contact Person
Evelyn Turner or Sheila Power Email: [email protected] OR Tel. 061 319 290
Closing Date
Interview Date
To be Confirmed