Family Worker – Assessment Team 
(Entry-Level Opportunity)

Location: Southgate Shopping Centre, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Scale: €40,452.85 – €45,941.85
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday, 2nd June 2025

About Us

The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service (DoCCFS) is a publicly funded, not-for-profit organisation offering therapeutic and supportive services to children and families in the greater Dublin region. Our work is guided by the values of honesty, justice, fairness, respect, and compassion. We are a research-informed organisation that puts people first and invests significantly in the development and wellbeing of our staff.

Our services include:

• Early Childhood Development Service (ECDS)
• Family Centre Service
• Dublin Safer Families Service
• Assessment Services

Visit www.docchildandfamily.ie for more information.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Family Worker to join our Assessment Team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is at the early stages of their career and looking to gain practical, frontline experience in the child and family support sector.

The successful candidate will carry out Child Protection and Welfare assessments on behalf of Tusla, using the Signs of Safety (SOS) framework. Full training in the SOS model will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments in line with Tusla protocols
• Engage directly with children and families in a supportive and professional manner
• Record and evaluate outcomes of interventions
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team
• Travel as required within the service area

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, Social Care, or a relevant discipline
• Experience working with children and families (voluntary or paid)
• A full, clean driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience of the Signs of Safety framework
• Experience using outcome evaluation tools
• Familiarity with digital record keeping systems (e.g., Salesforce)

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to hr@docharity.ie by Monday, 2nd June 2025.

Be sure to include Louth in the email subject line. A full job description is available upon request.

Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.