Project Leader, South Cork City Family Support – Permanent, Full-time, 37hrs

We are looking for an experienced Project Leader to join our South Cork City Family Support Project.

The project provides family support to vulnerable children, young people and their families across the South Cork City area – providing individual family support, and group support. The project provides targeted supports to strengthen family networks, support parents and strengthen children’s development and well-being. Work happens in family homes, in the Barnardos centre in Mahon, and in school and community settings.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will ensure the development, management, delivery and review of Barnardos Services within your area of responsibility within the strategic direction of Barnardos and participate in the overall development of the region and organisation.

You will be responsible for the following:

• The delivery, management, development and review of Barnardos work with children and families within your area of responsibility.
• Take an active lead in the service design process utilising the specialist support services within Barnardos and other external resources.
• Propose a budget for the service, participate in budget planning and manage an approved budget(s) for your area of responsibility in line with Barnardos financial procedures.
• Pursue funding opportunities to support the work and to prepare and submit funding proposals in consultation with the Assistant Director of Children’s Services.
• Undertake the duties of Designated Person for the project under the Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children

Management:

• Prepare reports on the work as required and to maintain effective working relationships with funders as appropriate.
• Ensure all case, financial and administrative records and files are maintained to a high standard and case records are accessible to Service Users, seeking permission from third parties as appropriate.
• Ensure an up to date health and safety statement is accessible and available and is adhered to and any health and safety concerns are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure the information for the data base is gathered and imputed within the required time scale.
• Develop and facilitate a culture of Service Users consultation and involvement in all aspects of the work.

Staff and Supervision:

• Ensuring all staff, students and volunteers receive regular and professional supervision and appraisals.
• Managing the recruitment process for staff to the service.
• Supporting and encouraging staff interest and engagement in their own learning and development.

Delivery of Services:

• Ensure effective referral, assessment, planning and review processes are in place to meet the needs of children and families participating in the service
• Ensure quality and best standards are adhered to in all aspects of the work
• Maintain appropriate relationships with external agencies in order to ensure that the needs of children and families are met in an integrated and co-ordinated manner.
• Ensure that legislation and statutory guidelines, organisational policy and corporate plan are fully implemented within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure programmes are planned, delivered and evaluated in response to the needs of children and families attending the service.