Taghmon Family Resource Centre CLG
Joseph Street, Taghmon, Co. Wexford. Y35 WTP3 Ph: 053 913 4465, Web: taghmonfrc.ie, Facebook: Taghmon FRC

Job Vacancy with Taghmon Family Resource Centre CLG

We are looking for a motivated person to join our team.

Job title: Support Worker for Traveller Parents

Employer: Taghmon Family Resource Centre CLG

Area to cover: Taghmon, Wexford town & New Ross areas (South County Wexford)

Hours: This is a part time position – days and hours will be agreed with the successful candidate

Office base: Taghmon Family Resource Centre, Joseph Street, Taghmon.

Collaboration: The successful candidate will work closely with their colleague covering North County Wexford.

Salary: €18,572.50

Contract type: 1 Year, Fixed-term contract (with a view to renewal annually, subject to funding)

Full training and support provided.

While Taghmon FRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer, applications are particularly welcome/sought from members of the Traveller community.

Details:

The person will work across South County Wexford working closely with Traveller Parents, organising supports and training, and empowering families.

This will involve; the worker participating in training, going to meetings, working with other colleagues, home visits, computer work such as receiving/sending emails, typing letters and looking up information, and driving to various venues.

Essentials for this job:

• A car and full, clean Driver’s License - County-wide driving will be a feature of this job.
• A thorough understanding of the Traveller culture.
• Confidence and experience in working alone.
• Experience in supporting the Traveller Community.
• Good communication skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• General Office skills.

Desirable:

 The ideal candidate should have, or be willing to learn and develop the following:

• Knowledge of Family Support and Community Development.
• Group facilitation skills.
• A qualification in a related field, e.g. social care, youth work, Early Years education, health work, community development work etc.
• Awareness of TUSLA’s area-based approach to family support.
• Awareness of TUSLA’s PPFS (Prevention Partnership Family Support)
• Ability to facilitate culturally appropriate education programmes.
• Experience of starting and developing community-based initiatives, such as family support groups, training, or one to one family support models.
• A knowledge of the Parents Plus programme

Contract type:

 Fixed-term contract commencing in May 2024 and ending at the end of Dec 2024. All Taghmon FRC contracts are subject to continuous funding. The contract is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

How to Apply:

Please email a CV showing your achievements, education, work experience and any information you would like to present, and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position, to Elaine O’Connor at the following email address: manager@taghmonfrc.ie

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 24th April 2024.

All applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt email, letting you know we received your application.

If you have any questions about this position, please ring Elaine O’Connor at 053 913 4465 or call in to Taghmon FRC to speak with Elaine.

Interviews will be scheduled to take place on the week beginning the 29th of April
Ref: Traveller Family Support Worker South County Wexford

**ARC FRC have a twin role available, based in Clonroche and covering Clonroche, Bunclody & Gorey areas (North County Wexford)**

Taghmon FRC is an equal opportunities employer. This post is funded by Tusla.