Job Vacancy with ARC Family Resource Centre

We are looking for a motivated person to join our team

Job title: Support Worker for Traveller Parents

Employer: Raheen Community Development Group CLG t/a ARC FRC

Area to cover: Clonroche, Gorey & Bunclody areas (North County Wexford)

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

Office base: ARC FRC Clonroche Office, Main Street, Clonroche, Co. Wexford

Collaboration: The successful candidate will work closely with their colleague covering South 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 ARC FRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer, applications are particularly welcome/sought from members of the Traveller community.

Details:

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

This will involve; the worker participating in and running 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 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 ARC 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 Debbie O’ Rourke at the following email address manager@arcfrc.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 Debbie O’ Rourke at 053 442888

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

**Taghmon FRC have a twin role available, based in Taghmon and covering Taghmon, Wexford and New Ross areas (South County Wexford)**

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