Project Leader Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Location

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Title of Position Project Leader Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Location Letterkenny, with travel throughout county Donegal. Employment Type Full Time (37 hrs) and initially a One Year Fixed Term contract.

1 Title of Position Project Leader Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Location Letterkenny, with travel throughout county Donegal. Employment Type Full Time (37 hrs) and initially a One Year Fixed Term contract. Salary 50,209-65,505 Contact Person Madge Deane on To apply, application form to recruitment@barnardos.ie Please put your name and the name of the position you re applying for in the subject heading of your . Please note, applicants must complete our application form in order to be considered for this position. Closing Date 5pm Thursday 22 nd June Interview Date Week commencing 10 th July 2017 in Donegal Town. Experience Required A minimum of five years post qualification experience and demonstrated competencies in terms of management ability essential. Experience of assessment work is essential. Prior management experience is highly desirable. Qualifications Required Relevant professional 3 rd level qualification essential, for example: Social Work, Psychology, Social Care, Child Care, Youth and Community Work or equivalent. Management training is highly desirable. Ability to drive and access to the use of a car is essential as this role will involve travel throughout county Donegal. 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

2 Information Note for this position Name of the Project: Barnardos Initial Family Assessment Service, Donegal. Address/Location: Tusla offices in Letterkenny, Donegal Town and Buncrana Contact Details: Madge Deane, on About Barnardos Barnardos works with children whose well-being is under threat, through the provision of a range of services to children, their families and communities. Barnardos services are located in the heart of local communities. We provide 6 early intervention services, 20 Family Support projects operating in locations across the country and four Teen Parents programmes. We also provide a range of specialist programmes such as a Post Adoption Service, Barnardos Bereavement Counselling Service, Roots of Empathy (a school based programme delivered in the classroom) and Wizards of Words (a paired reading programme in which older volunteers read with children aged 7-9). All of our services work to improve the lives of children and their parents so that they can continue to thrive long after our work with them is completed. Initial Family Assessment (IFA) Service Barnardos has been contracted to provide an Initial Family Assessment service on behalf of Tusla Donegal. This service will operate across the Donegal region, working closely with Tusla staff in Letterkenny, Donegal town and Buncrana. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver services to meet the needs of children referred to Tusla in relation to whom there are concerns which indicate reasonable grounds for concern about a child in accordance with Children s First What will the Project Leader do? The Project Leader will manage and oversee the implementation of the Differential Response Model in Donegal, working in partnership with Tusla Social Work Department. The post holder will manage a team of four Project Workers and an Administration Worker. Two Project Workers will be based in Letterkenny, one based in Donegal Town and one based in Buncrana. The Administration Worker will be based in Letterkenny. Where can I find more information?

3 Project Leader Job Description Post: Location: Responsible to: Works with: Project Leader Letterkenny, Co. Donegal with travel throughout the county. Director of Services. Children, parents, families, Barnardos staff, Tusla social work staff, other statutory, voluntary and community partners Job Purpose To manage and oversee the implementation of the Differential Response Model in Donegal, working in partnership with Tusla Social Work Department. This model encompasses the undertaking of initial family assessments on child welfare made to the Tusla social work department and the undertaking of family support response work as appropriate. Core Job Requirements Management To provide practice management in relation initial family assessments undertaken on behalf of Tusla social work department, ensuring quality and best standards. To review and quality assure assessment reports. To provide practice management of short term family support interventions to families where appropriate, following initial assessment. These short-term interventions may include individual work and family work based in the home and in other settings. To work closely with the Tusla Principal Social Worker and Team Leader to ensure the effective implementation of DRM. To attend weekly Review, Evaluate and Direct (RED) team meetings with Tusla. To participate in interagency group consultation meetings on complex family referrals and assessments. To develop and maintain relationships with other agencies in Donegal as appropriate in the delivery of the work. To participate in any briefing and training on the new National Service Delivery Framework and assessment. To undertake the duties of Designated Person for the project under the Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children.

4 To ensure that the protection and welfare of children is a primary concern of all staff and that, when child protection issues arise and the adherence to Barnardos policies and procedures. To prepare reports on the work as required and to maintain effective working relationships with Tusla and other partners as appropriate. To ensure all case, financial and administrative records and files are maintained to a high standard and case records are accessible to service users, seeking permission from third parties as appropriate. To ensure an up to date health and safety statement is accessible and available and is adhered to and any health and safety concerns are dealt with effectively and efficiently. To ensure the information for the database is gathered and inputed within the required time scale. To undertake direct practice as appropriate. Staff and Supervision To ensure all staff receive regular and professional supervision and appraisals. To ensure training needs are identified and addressed. 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 and attend managers meetings as appropriate. 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.

5 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. 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 Project Leader Person Specification Personal attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An ability to - - assess risk, analyse need, problem solve and provide clarity in complex child and family situations - work independently and seek advice / support as appropriate. - lead and manage a staff team to deliver a high quality service. - prioritise competing demands in partnership with Tusla. - develop, manage and maintain internal and external relationships with a range of stakeholders. - manage in a dynamic and busy environment. - work to standards within policy and legislative frameworks. Flexibility and adaptability is essential for this post. Experience A minimum of five years post qualification experience and demonstrated competencies in terms of management ability essential. Experience of assessment work is essential. Prior management experience is highly desirable. Qualifications Relevant professional 3 rd level qualification essential, for example: Social Work, Psychology, Social Care, Child Care, Youth and Community Work or equivalent. Management training is highly desirable. Ability to drive and access to the use of a car is essential as this role will involve travel throughout county Donegal.

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