Key Areas of Work
Community Based Family Support
Promote local target group involvement in the Centre
Identify factors leading to disadvantage in the area and work with the Co-ordinator, the Team Leader and the Voluntary Board of Directors the to raise awareness of these issues
Deliver a range of family supports in the community in line with the Centre’s Workplan, including community events
Ensure that the work of the Centre is in keeping with the aims and objectives of the Family Resource Centre Programme
Raise the profile of the Centre
Provide support and information to individuals and groups that are marginalised.
Work with the relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and facilitate inter-agency co-operation to address the needs of the target group and families in the local community
Work with the Co-ordinator and Team Leader to identify funding sources.
Facilitate networking at local and regional level as appropriate.
Liaise with colleagues within Education, Health and Social Services (Adult/Children Services) and professionals within external agencies.
Work closely with the Co-ordinator and Team Leader to promote and support local voluntary and community activities that benefit the target groups of the Programme and address disadvantage and inequalities in ways that are respectful and non-discriminatory.
Participate in planning, review and evaluation of the work of the Centre

Specific areas of work
Develop and support community initiatives that address the needs of local families.
To assess the needs of each individual in a person centred manner and plan responses within the available resources.
To provide practical support to individuals and families.
General
Document the work on an on-going basis and prepare regular work / progress reports for the Co-ordinator, the Team Leader and the Voluntary Board of Directors
Be vigilant in relation to all child protection and welfare concerns in line with FRC Policies and Procedures
Work in co-operation with Statutory Authorities in compliance with Children First
Participate in relevant training
Any other tasks that may be assigned by the Project from time-to-time
Other Relevant Information

Hours of Work
The post will be part-time – 21 hours per week
The hours of work will be 9.00 to 13.00 hrs and 13.30 to 16:30 hrs, 3 days per week unless otherwise agreed by the Voluntary Board of Directors. The Family Support will be expected to be flexible about evening and weekend work for which overtime will not be paid but time-off-in-lieu will be granted.
A ten-month probation period will apply.
Accountability
The Family Support Worker will be responsible to the Project Co-ordinator, the Team Leader and to the Voluntary Board of Directors.

Confidentiality
The Family Support Worker will observe confidentiality at all times in relation to Centre business.
Salary
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will not be less than €35,525 per annum (pro-rata for part-time positions).
Holidays
You are entitled to 22 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time positions).
Garda Vetting
The position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory Garda Vetting process.
Closing Date
Friday October 30th 2020, 5pm
CV to be sent to coordinator@carrigtwohillfrc.ie