Family Support Worker – Limerick South

at  Barnardos

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• Minimum 2 years’ 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.

WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

Full Job Description Family Support Worker Southill Limerick South

WHAT’S THE ROLE / 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.

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 report