Title of Position Child and Family Development Worker Early Years Service Finglas, Dublin 11. Location Finglas, Dublin 11.

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1 Title of Position Child and Family Development Worker Early Years Service Finglas, Dublin 11. Location Finglas, Dublin 11. Employment Type Fulltime (37 hrs) and Permanent contract. Salary 25,498-40,209 Contact Person Antoinette Shaw on If you would like to be considered for our other one year fixed term contract please state clearly on your application that you are applying for both roles (the one application form can be used for both roles). Please put your name and the name of the position you re applying for in the subject heading of your . Please note that only applicants who have completed our application form will be considered for this role. To apply, application form to Closing Date 12noon Friday 7 th July Interview Date Friday 14 th July Experience Required A minimum of two year s post qualification experience of working with children (young children if relevant) and families required. Experience of working with children who face disadvantage is desirable. Qualifications Required Recognised third level qualification 1 (min FETAC Level 6 on the NFQ) that is approved under the Early Years (Preschool) Regulations. Qualification in High/Scope is desirable Experience and knowledge of working in the Traveller Community is desirable. Application Procedure Applicants should complete the Application Form and it to the contact person listed above before the closing date. Shortlisting will apply Candidates who are moved to the 2 nd stage of our Recruitment process are required to complete a medical questionnaire and the E-Vetting process. References will be taken up at this stage. Note to Applicants Persons who have availed of the 2010 Voluntary Early Retirement, 2010 Voluntary Redundancy or the previous Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement from the Department of Health are not eligible for employment in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. Where Voluntary Redundancy was availed of this prohibition will last for a period of 7 years. These prohibitions also apply in relation to a Contract for Service with Barnardos. Applicants should confirm what terms are applicable to them in their own circumstances 1 Course content should include relevant student placements

2 Information Note for this Position Name of the Project:Finglas Early Intervention Service (FEIS) Address/Location: St.Oliver Plunkett Junior School, St. Helena s Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11. Contact Details; Telephone: What does our Project do? The project seeks to improve child development outcomes for preschool children in the Finglas area and maximise the capacity of families to meet children s needs by offering an Early Intervention Service with targeted support for individual children and bundle of integrated family support services for their families. Specific attention is given to those families where child protection or welfare concerns exist, working with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged families specifically focusing on parenting skills and child/parent relationships in order to reduce subsequent difficulties for children. Barnardos services have the goals of improving the emotional well-being of children, and improving their capacity for learning and development. Barnardos is committed to interagency working and a partnership approach with families. Services in our Finglas centre include Early Years and Preschool programmes for children based on the Tus Maith curriculum and High Scope approach, parent and child work, practical family support and parenting work. We work to provide a response which involves interagency collaboration to maximise outcomes for families. Who do we work with? Referrals are accepted from Tusla, HSE, local community groups, schools, and other agencies and individuals as appropriate, including other Barnardos services and parents/carers themselves. All referrals will be responded to and following Barnardos assessment, services will be offered in line with presenting needs, criteria and service capacity. What will the Child and Family Development Worker do? The post holder will provide quality service to children and their families who experience disadvantage working in partnership with families/ carers and other agencies in order to support children s development. Where can I find out more?

3 Child and Family Development Worker Job Description Post: Location: Responsible to: Works with: Child and Family Development Worker Finglas Early Intervention service (FEIS) Project Leader Staff, service users and other agencies Job purpose To provide quality services to children and their families who experience disadvantage in partnership with families/ carers and other agencies in order to support children s development. Core Job Description To deliver a high quality service to children attending the service. To design, implement and evaluate individual and group programmes for children and their families. To assess the needs of children referred to the service and their families/carers and prepare individual intervention plans. 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. Participate in the selection of children referred to the service. To liaise with other agencies in order to provide an integrated approach to the needs of children and families, and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required. To keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required. To choose, organise, present and care for equipment and materials relevant to the project. To work as part of a team within Barnardos and to work in an integrated way with other agencies.

4 To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role. To identify and document to the line manager any unmet needs of children/young people/carers/families within the service and to participate in the advocacy work of the agency. To supervise students and volunteers where necessary and to ensure they are aware of all Barnardos policies and compile placement reports as appropriate. Requirements Specific to this Post You are initially assigned to work in the Finglas Early Intervention service but may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the Dublin area in line with organisational needs Requirements of all Barnardos staff Commitment to the purpose of Barnardos and to work within the values, policies and procedures of the organisation and in the context of current legislation and regulations. To participate in regular supervision with your line manager. To actively participate in team and staff meetings and service reviews/ evaluations and to contribute to the development of policy and practice with your area of work and within Barnardos as a whole. To report any area of concern to your line manager in a timely manner. To show reasonable flexibility in relation to hours of attendance to meet the needs of the work. Work during unsocial hours may be required. Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice. Participate in and engage with a performance management programme. Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role. To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or local Health & Safety Officer. To be vigilant to any concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and to bring them to the attention of the Barnardos Designated Person in a timely manner, in keeping with the Barnardos Child Protection policies. To participate in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate. To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time.

5 To undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and informal. Note: This Job Description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the work. Child and Family Development Worker Person Specification Personal Attributes Commitment to the delivery of a quality service to children and families. Ability to assess the needs of children. Ability to design, implement and evaluate individual and group programmes for children. Ability to liaise with families and carers in relation to the welfare of their children. Ability to work as part of a team and liaise with colleagues and other agencies. Ability to keep clear records and prepare reports. Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post. Ability to work on own initiative and to consult where appropriate. Experience A minimum of two year s post qualification experience of working with children (young children if relevant) and families required. Experience of working with children who face disadvantage is desirable. Experience and knowledge of working in the Traveller Community is desirable. Qualifications Recognised third level qualification 2 (min FETAC Level 6 on the NFQ) that is approved under the Early Years (Preschool) Regulations. Qualification in High/Scope is desirable 2 Course content should include relevant student placements

Location. Employment Type. Salary 25,787-34,515 Contact Person. Interview Date Monday 19 th June 2017.

Location. Employment Type. Salary 25,787-34,515 Contact Person. Interview Date Monday 19 th June 2017. Title of Post Location Employment Type Family Support Worker Finglas Family Support Service. Finglas, Dublin 11 with current project base in Church Rd, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. Fulltime (37 hrs per week)