Children & Youth Team Leader

FRS Recruitment in Partnership with Aoibhneas

Role: Child & Youth Team Leader

Posts: Full-Time (39h pw) & Permanent

Salary: €56,915 per annum

Location: North Dublin Based

FRS Recruitment in partnership with Aoibhneas are seeking a Child & Youth Team Leader to lead, develop and oversee Aoibhneas' Children and Youth Service, ensuring a high-quality, trauma-informed response for children and young people impacted by domestic abuse. The successful candidate will ensure professional standards are maintained in the provision of support services for children, young people and their mothers.

The role requires providing leadership, supervision and support to staff, developing evidence-informed programmes that promote safety, recovery, resilience, well-being and positive developmental outcomes. The role involves strengthening partnerships with statutory, community and voluntary agencies supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Staffing
• Service Provision
• Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
• Administration and Reporting

Essential Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Studies, Community Development or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience working with children and young people in a social care, family support or community setting.
• Minimum of one year's experience in a supervisory, coordination or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children and young people.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Children's First legislation and safeguarding practice.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, support planning and case management.
• Strong people management, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and inter-agency settings.
• Strong report-writing and IT skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Studies, Leadership, Management or related field.
• Experience in domestic violence services.
• Experience developing and evaluating children's programmes.
• Training in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic interventions or play-based approaches.
• Full Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• Employer Pension Contribution of 5%.
• Annual leave 22 days inclusive of 2 well being days with incremental days in line with service.
• Access to Digital GP Care and other benefits.
• Access to External Supervision and Employee Assistance Programme.

All offers of employment with Aoibhneas are subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory reference checks and verification of legal eligibility to work in Ireland. Aoibhneas is an equal opportunities employer. A Panel may be formed out of this recruitment process.

Contact: If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Chloe O Brien, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Tel: M: +353(0)86 1076802 for more information.