Project Worker- Finglas, Family Resource Centre

General Information

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members

Job Description

• To assess the needs of the Finglas West community, children and the families engaging with the project
• To adapt Evidence Informed approaches to meet the identified need
• To work with children and families living in the Finglas West community in a variety of ways, including providing information and advice, group work and school based programmes. Working in the centre, on an outreach basis and in the community
• 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. To consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy
• To liaise effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies
• To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role

Person Specification

• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and their families
• Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families
• Good working knowledge of Child Protection Legislation and Guidelines
• Experience of working in the community or a community based programme is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of community development principles and practices
• Experience of evidence informed practices relating to children and families

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

Application Procedure

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