Family Support Worker Part Time (25hours per week flexible hours)
The Family Support Worker will work closely with the Manager to implement Ballincollig FRC’s Child and Family Support Services.

Qualifications/Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
A relevant third level qualification – Minimum Level 6 (e.g. Family Support, Community Development, Applied Social Studies)
At least 2 years post qualification experience and knowledge of family support in a community-based setting, including organising community events

Experience of working with community, voluntary and statutory agencies
Experience of delivering programmes, activities and/or services to groups
Experience of providing one -to- one supports directly to parents/families
Experience of working with and providing support to families
Ability to communicate clearly with and work within a team
Proven experience of accessing funding
Excellent IT, social media and report writing skills
An understanding of TUSLA – Meitheal Model (area-based approach to delivering Family Support)
Access to own transport and a full clean driving licence.
Garda Vetting – candidates under consideration for this role will be subject to Garda Vetting
The successful candidate will undergo 2 reference checks
Terms: The post is 25 hours per week with salary of €22,500 pa, annual leave entitlement is pro rata based on 25 days full time equivalent

Application Process:
Please forward CV with a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role – marked Private & Confidential to Chairperson Ballincollig Family Resource Centre CLG, The Village Shopping Centre, Station Rd, Ballincollig Cork.

Alternatively you can email to chairperson@ballincolligfrc.org
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th August 2020. Late applications will not be considered.
Interviews will take place in 2nd week of August