Project Worker – Ballyogan, Dublin 18 – Full-Time (37 Hours) & Permanent Contract
Ballyogan Family Support Service, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18
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 Project 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?
We are looking for an experienced project worker to join our Family support services team in Ballyogan, Co Dublin.
What does our Ballyogan Project do?
These Family Support project were set up in response to Barnardos’ observation of the unmet needs of children living with parents who were misusing drugs in the Dublin South area.
Ballyogan project operates as a Family Support Service with a specific focus on parental drug and alcohol misuse. The core services offered include safety planning, individual work with parents, individual work with children, parent-child work, practical family support, interagency work, crisis intervention and targeted groups. These project provides intensive, targeted, evidence- based child and family support programmes for children aged 0-18 years and their parents or carers. The projects each work with up to 40 families from this target group at any one time.
What will my day to day look like?
In this role, 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:
- Offering practical help/guidance through themed workshops with parents to develop the skills to meet their children’s needs on an ongoing basis, e.g. budgeting, home management, hygiene, nutrition, play, behaviour management, etc.
- 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
- Being vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children
- Identifying and documenting 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
What experience do I need?
A minimum of 2 years’ experience, comprising:
- 1 year post-qualification experience, and
- 1 year prior qualification experience working with vulnerable children and families
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).
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 you have initiated the application process.
Additional information:
Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car essential.
The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Ballyogan / Dún Laoghaire Support service as applicable but may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the Dublin area in line with Organisational needs.
Full Job Description Project Worker – Ballyogan
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
Ballyogan Family Support Service, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours)
Salary
€37,498.51 - €57,961.53 (based on Full Time - 37 Hours per week)
Contact Person
Helen Carroll on 019059443 / [email protected]
Closing Date
Interview Date
TBC