Children & Youth Social Care Worker

FRS Recruitment in Partnership with Aoibhneas

Role: Children & Youth Social Care Workers

Posts: Full-Time - Permanent - 39 Hours

Salary: €40,851 per annum

Reports to: Direct line Manager

Location: North Dublin Based

FRS Recruitment, in partnership with Aoibhneas, are seeking Children & Youth Social Care Workers to provide support and structured services to young people residing and engaged through Aoibhneas services.

The role is responsible for promoting and maintaining the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing services, while also representing and upholding the values, ethos, and mission of Aoibhneas in all aspects of the work. Through this role, the successful candidate will enable children and young people to remain safe and supported within their own homes and communities, encouraging participation in children and youth activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility: Client Services & Administration

Including, but not limited to:

• To make an initial assessment of a child’s and youth’s support needs and refer children and youth in need of a more in-depth assessment to the relevant agency in conjunction with the Social Care Leader and and other designated persons.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of all case files.
• To work as part of the Social Care team, liaising with other staff and departments in relation to services and supports for children/families.
• To develop and implement suitable programmes to meet the needs of the children and youth in refuge and community services.
• To provide advice, information and support to non-residents by telephone and in person.
• Ensure standards are maintained and adhered to inline with policy, procedure and legislation.

Essential Requirements:

• Third Level Qualification at degree level in child care, childhood and youth development, social science, social care or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience working in a social care setting with children/youth.
• Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Understanding and working knowledge of Children’s First Legislation/ Child Care Act.
• Excellent facilitation, training and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Experience of inter-agency working
• Full driving License

Employer 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.