SEPTEMBER, 2017

SOUTH WEST WEXFORD

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Is currently seeking to appoint a Part- time

 

(20 hrs per week – Evening and weekend work may be included)

 

Community / Family Support Worker

 

The overall purpose of the job is:

 

To develop and maintain a family support outreach and development strategy in the South West Wexford area that will assist local families and individuals to address their needs and develop their full potential.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

 

 

• At least 3 years experience in a similar role and a 3^rd level qualification in Family Support, Community Development, Social Care

• A good understanding in Youth/ Family Support work in a community based setting

• An understanding and knowledge of supporting parents and children through programmes and activities.
• Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, Leadership and Facilitation skills
• Experience of Networking and liaising with Voluntary, Community and Statutory Agencies
• Excellent IT, Social Media and Report Writing Skills

• Ability and initiative to work on their own and as part of a team;

• Training in Child Protection and knowledge of Meitheal would be an advantage.
• Experience of facilitating an evidence based parenting programme would be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

 

• Application forms and further information can be obtained by email only from manager@swwfrc.ie

• Application forms on completion, should be returned by post to the Finance , Audit and Employment Sub-Group, c/o South West Wexford FRC, Ramsgrange Centre, Ramsgrange, New Ross Co Wexford

• An extended closing date for applications is Thursday 28^th September 2017 @ 5pm

• Applications will be short listed for interview.
• The successful candidate will be offered a starting point between the 1^st and the 3^rd point on the Family Resource Centre scale, depending on experience and qualifications

 

 

 

NEW ROSS STANDARD NOVEMBER, 8TH 2016

NEW ROSS STANDARD  5th July, 2016

 

 

WEXFORD ECHO 24TH NOVEMBER, 2015

 

WEXFORD ECHO 17TH NOVEMBER, 2015

WEXFORD ECHO 13TH OCTOBER, 2015

WEXFORD ECHO NEWSPAPERS

 

18th August, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 STANDARD NEWSPAPER

25TH AUGUST, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6TH JUNE, 2015 

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS

 FAIR PAY RALLY, CORK

Childcare Staff, Clare Barrett, Karen Giese and Mary Breen along with their Childcare Manager Marie Murphy at the Fair Pay Rally held in Cork on Saturday 6th June 2015. This rally was organised by ACP (The Association of Childcare Professionals) to highlight the low wages of early childhood professionals who support children and parents during this key foundation stage of development