APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING
POSITION:
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKER
Contract
Type: Permanent, 12 month Contract initially
Location: Bray Family Resource
Development Project with possibility of hybrid working available
Contract
Hours: Full and Part-Time Hours
Salary
Scale: €38,107 – €50,953 pro rata per annum
About Us:
The
Children’s Well Being Hub is a collaborative initiative between three
community-based projects, the Bray Family Resource and Development Project, The
Marian Centre and Bray Traveller Community Development Group, where we work to provide holistic,
family-centered services
The Wellbeing Hub will target vulnerable, at
risk, and disadvantaged children and families and aims to provide responsive,
prevention-focused and client-lead support that will develop a framework for
addressing Mental Health service gaps within the community. By being located at
community level, and embedded in community structures, the project aims to
reach those children and families that otherwise do not engage with or come to
the attention of mainstream supports with the ultimate aim of enabling children
to achieve their full potential.
Role Overview:
The Family Engagement Worker will work
alongside the CWH Steering Group, Play Therapist, the research team, and the
acting supervisor. The Family Engagement Worker plays a key role in supporting
children aged 3-12 and their families, particularly those facing challenges. This position plays a critical role in
facilitating access to resources, building trust with families, and supporting
the children’s overall development through a family-centered approach. The
Family Engagement Worker will contribute to a collaborative, family-centered
approach, ensuring that children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs
are met. The successful candidate will also be responsible for linking families
and children with local services and organisations where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities (Subject But Not Limited To):
·
Family Engagement and Advocacy: Work collaboratively with families to
identify their specific needs, helping them navigate available services and
resources, advocating for their needs within local and community systems. Implement
and support parents’ participation in a range of parental engagement
initiatives including evidence based and evidence informed programmes.
·
Collaboration with the Play Therapist:
Work closely with the Play Therapist to ensure integrated support. Together,
you will monitor and evaluate each family’s progress, discuss outcomes, and
develop necessary pathways for the family’s well-being.
·
Case Monitoring and Evaluation:
Regularly assess and evaluate the progress of families, ensuring that
interventions are effective and adapt the support plan as needed. Provide
regular updates to the multidisciplinary team and report on outcomes.
·
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside
key staff within the three organisations to ensure a seamless delivery of
services. Collaborate with other community organisations and professionals to
ensure families receive comprehensive care.
·
Referral and Service Coordination:
Identify the needs of families and refer them to appropriate external services,
such as healthcare, educational support, or social services, ensuring that all
relevant pathways are explored to enhance family support.
·
Community Engagement: Build and maintain
strong relationships with local community groups, schools, healthcare
providers, and other relevant agencies. Facilitate families’ engagement with
these groups, ensuring they are linked with services that meet their specific
needs.
·
Crisis Intervention: Provide timely and
supportive intervention to families during periods of crisis, ensuring they
have access to emergency resources and emotional support when necessary.
·
Child Protection and Welfare: Ensure the
safety and well-being of all children and families by adhering to safeguarding
protocols, identifying any child protection concerns, and taking appropriate
action.
·
Professional Development and Supervision: Participate in regular supervision sessions, engage in reflective
practice, and stay updated on best practices in family support and child
welfare. Continue professional development in line with CORU registration
requirements.
·
Reporting and Documentation: Maintain
accurate and detailed records of casework, interventions, and outcomes. Provide
reports for internal and external reviews and ensure documentation complies
with professional guidelines.
·
Participate in
multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with community organisations, schools,
and healthcare providers.
·
Maintain accurate case notes,
records, and provide reports when required.
·
Work alongside the research
team to assist with the pre- and post-evaluation of the project.
·
Attend professional supervision
and engage in reflective practice to ensure high-quality service delivery.
·
Stay informed on current
practices related to child protection, welfare, and family support.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
·
Minimum of 1-year
post-qualification experience relevant to the role.
·
Minimum of three years’
experience of working with children and families and contributing to the
development of personal plans
·
Understanding of the needs of and
hands on experience of working with children with low-high levels of trauma and
those who are vulnerable
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
·
Knowledge
and hands on experience of working with
Traveller Families.
·
Able
to build and sustain valuable relationships with families and children so they
feel engaged and supported in their day-to-day life.
·
Experience
of working with children with behaviors of concern
·
Excellent
communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
·
Fluent in written and spoken English.
·
Strong report writing skills and the
ability to document assessments and interventions effectively
·
A love of working with children and
young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma.
·
Possess a full, clean driving license.
The role requires flexibility in the delivery of the service between
Monday to Friday.
Evening work may be required to accommodate the needs
of the children and their families. Reference checks, Garda Vetting and police
clearance is required for this role if successful in recruiting
Application Process:
Interested applicants should send their CV and
Cover Letter by email to braycwh@gmail.com
Closing date: 9th December with interview to be
on the week of the 16th December.
Informal enquiries can be made to the above
email
A panel may be formed from which future
vacancies may be filled. Bray CWH reserves the right to close the application
process early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Bray CWH
is an equal opportunities employer.
