Child & Youth Coordinator

Aoibhneas-Domestic-Abuse-Support-For-Women-and-Childre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension Contribution 5%

Annual leave 22 days incl 2 well-being

Digital GP Care

External Supervision

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aoibhneas in North Dublin is seeking a Child & Youth Coordinator to lead the Child and Youth Team, overseeing delivery, development and quality assurance of services. You will drive safeguarding, staff supervision and strategic direction in line with policy and legislation.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and at least five years’ experience with children and families, including three years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Third Level qualification at degree level in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Child and Family Studies or a related discipline.
• Five years' relevant experience with children, young people and families in social care, family support, youth work or domestic abuse setting.
• Three years' experience in a supervisory, coordination or leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on children and young people.
• Knowledge of Children's First legislation and safeguarding practice.
• Strong skills in case management, risk assessment, decision-making and inter-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and strategic direction to Aoibhneas' Child and Youth Team.
• Oversee delivery, development and quality assurance of Child and Youth Services.
• Ensure safeguarding, legislative and organisational compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Case management

Risk assessment

Inter-agency working

Education

Degree in Social Care/ Social Work/ Youth Work/ Psychology/ Child & Family Studies or related

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

FRS Recruitment in Partnership with Aoibhneas

Role: Child & Youth Coordinator

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

Salary: €68,754 per annum

Location: North Dublin Based

The Child & Youth Coordinator will oversee the delivery, development and quality assurance of Aoibhneas' Child and Youth Services. Providing leadership, supervision and strategic direction to the Child and Youth Team, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding, legislative and organisational requirements. The successful candidate will have a key part in strengthening outcomes for children and young people through effective service delivery, partnership working and programme development.

Working hours generally cover five days per week, Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 6.00pm. Some evening work, on-call duties and occasional out-of-hours commitments may be required. Flexibility required to locations due to the nature of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Staffing


• Service Provision


• Safeguarding and Quality Assurance


• Stakeholder Engagement and Community Partnerships


• Administration


• Third Level Qualification at degree level in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Child and Family Studies or a related discipline.


• Minimum of five years' relevant experience working with children, young people and families in a social care, family support, youth work or domestic abuse setting.


• Minimum of three years' experience in a supervisory, coordination or leadership role.


• Excellent 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.


• Strong skills in case management, risk assessment, decision-making and inter-agencyworking.


• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating programmes for children and young people.


• Excellent communication, facilitation, leadership and team-building skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and data analysis.


• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.


• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.


• Experience securing and managing funded service delivery programmes.


• Access to own transport.


• Employer Pension Contribution of 5%.


• Annual leave 22 days inclusive of 2 well-beingdays 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.