Key Responsibilities
The Family Support worker (FSW) will develop, deliver and support parents’ participation in the parenting and other supportive programmes offered at Carrigaline Family Support Centre.
The FSW will carry out an Assessment of Need with families which will enable and empower the family to fully participate in their own development and that of their community.
The FSW will identify and link children and young people experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties or presenting with welfare concerns into targeted individual and mentoring work.
The FSW will identify and link parents into a supportive Parenting Mentoring Programmes. The FSW will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, training and supervising volunteers for involvement in the Parent and Child Mentoring Programme.
The FSW may establish and facilitate a parent and toddler group which may include supportive information sharing on agreed topics and peer support.
In partnership with parents & the CFC manager the FSW will prepare reports regarding individual children or families and participating in case conferences or other meetings concerning the welfare of children where necessary.
The FSW will maintain accurate and efficient records of work carried out, ensuring they utilise suitable evaluation tools for each client.
The FSW will participate in monthly team meetings and other meetings as requested to discuss CFSC plans and supports for families as needed.
The FSW will promote the Carrigaline Family Support Centres’ services to external agencies and groups.

Qualifications
Education to National Diploma or Degree Standards in one or more of the following, Applied Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Youth and Community work, Education, Family Support, Early years and Childhood studies.

Experience
A minimum of three years’ experience working with families.
Experience assessing adults needs, group facilitation skills and supporting adults to engage with further education and training
Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with other members of the team
Report writing experience
Group work experience
Knowledge and experience of current theories and practice underpinning Family Support Services.
Attributes
Positive and flexible approach to team working
Excellent written and oral communication, including report writing.
Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, Power point and MS Access
To act in a professional manner at all times
To participate in regular supervision with your line manager
Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the work. Work during unsocial hours may be required.
Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role.
Considerations for this role
Garda Vetting: As our work involves contact with young people, candidates under consideration will be subject to Garda Vetting
References: The successful candidate will undergo 2 reference checks
Full Clean Drivers Licence and access to a car is a requirement for this role

Terms
Post is 25 hours per week with a salary of €20,800 per annum, annual leave entitlement is pro rate based on 25 day full time equivalent.
Application process
Please forward a copy of your C.V. with a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role marked Private and Confidential to the Manager, Carrigaline Family Support Centre, Lion’s Youth centre, Church Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, P43FR80

Or email to: manager@carrigalinefamilysupportcentre.ie
Closing date for applications is Wednesday July 29th. Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will take place the first week in August.