WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children and families facing disadvantage, prejudice, and poverty.
• Excellent understanding of issues facing the Travelling community, women in jail, and the impact of incarcerated parents on children.
• Proven experience collaborating with other services to support families.
• Proven experience creating, executing, and reviewing programs with parents, children, and families.
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional limits in the Criminal Justice System/community.

DO I NEED A QUALIFICATION?

• Yes, to be considered for this role you will need to have a FETAC Level 5 Qualification in working with children.
• Training in specific group work approaches, along with knowledge of the Travelling Community in Ireland, attachment and child development would be an advantage.

BARNARDOS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

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Full Job Description Practical Family Support Worker – Supporting Traveller Women in Prison

WHAT’S THE ROLE/SERVICE?

We are looking for an experienced Practical Family Support Worker to join our service for Supporting Traveller Women in Prison. This service works with both Traveller Mothers and their families onsite at the Dóchas Centre and in their communities.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Project Leader and Project Worker to identify and address the practical assistance needs of Traveller Mothers and their families referred to the service. You will be accountable for the following:

• Assisting Traveller Mothers and Families in the Criminal Justice System, including pre-sentence, probation, pre-release, and post-release services.
• Providing exceptional service to Traveller Mothers in the Criminal Justice System, their children, and their families.
• Maintaining confidentiality for all project-related information, including children, families, and staff.
• Developing supportive relationships with Traveller Mothers involved in the Criminal Justice System and their families.
• Assisting Traveller Mothers and Families in accessing local services such as addiction, mental health, and adult education to improve their reintegration into their community after prison release