Ballymote Family Resource Centre: Family Support Worker

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 Ballymote Family Resource Centre CLG
Wolfe Tone Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. F56 R282
Applications are invited for the post of:

Family Support Worker (28 hours per week)

Fixed term (3rd June – 31st Dec 2024)

The Family Support Worker postholder will work closely with the Manager to help implement Ballymote FRC work plan.

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A relevant third level qualification – minimum Level 8 (for example, Family Support Practice, Community Development, or a related discipline).
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience, post qualification, of family support in a community-based setting, including experience of:
    • Organising community events.
    • Working with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
    • Understanding of family and parent support in a community setting.
    • Understanding of Community Development principles and practices.
    • Delivering programmes, activities and/or services to groups.
    • Providing one-to-one supports directly to parents/families.
    • Delivering parent support programmes.
    • Providing information and support to individuals and groups.
  • Familiarity with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and Meitheal - TUSLA National Practice Model.
  • Proven experience in accessing funding.
  • Excellent IT, social media and report writing skills.
  • Access to own transport and a full clean driving license.

For further information or to apply please send a CV and a detailed cover letter to: Niamh Flaherty , Manager - Email: recruitmentballymotefrc@gmail.com Subject Line: FSW CV and cover letter

Closing date and time for receipt of applications by email is Friday 10th May 2024 by 12 noon. Interviews will take place in the week beginning: 27th May 2024

Application Process: CV and Detailed Cover Letter. Shortlisting may apply and a panel may be formed from this recruitment.

Ballymote Family Resource Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer. This post is funded by Prevention, Partnership and Family Support - TUSLA - Child and Family Agency.

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Region: Ballymote, Co Sligo