Project Worker – Mulhuddart

at  Barnardos

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience working with vulnerable children and families specifically within a child welfare context.
• Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families.
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation with the line manager when appropriate.
• Up to date with evidenced informed thinking with regard to interventions for children and families on an individual and group level
• Use of Signs of Safety as a tool for screening and assessing risk/Experience of Meitheal processes are not essential but hugely desirable

DO I NEED A QUALIFICATION?

Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:

• Social Care / Education / Social Work / Youth Work / Early Childhood Care /Education Or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years’ Education).

Full Job Description Project Worker Mulhuddart

WHAT’S THE ROLE/SERVICE?

We are looking for an experienced project worker to join our child and family support services team in Mulhuddart, Co. Dublin.
As part of the national service, delivery framework the primary purpose of this post is to conduct Initial Assessments on low –medium risk referrals received from Tusla social work department using the Signs of Safety approach to child protection and welfare concerns.

In this role, you will develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service. You will be responsible for the following:

• To assess the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project.
• To plan, implement and review programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs.
• To be vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. To record concerns promptly and accurately as a mandated person. To consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy.
• To work with children/young people/carers/families in a variety of ways, including group work, individual work and family work, centre based and outreach work.
• To liaise effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required

Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:

• Social Care / Education / Social Work / Youth Work / Early Childhood Care /Education Or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years’ Education)