Community Families Home Visitor

National College of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Dublin is seeking a Home Visitor for the Early Learning Initiative’s Community Families Programme. The role involves conducting home visits and facilitating parent education on child development for families with children from birth to three years. Ideal candidates should have a Level 5 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with young children. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with a salary range of €28,210 - €34,580.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and families.
• Experience in working with children under the age of two years.
• An interest in child development and family support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly home visits with families of children from birth up to 3 years.
• Support and extend parents' learning about child development.
• Attend weekly supervision to reflect on home visits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reflective practitioner

Good time management

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Level 5 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Purpose of Position: To deliver the Early Learning Initiative’s Community Families Home Visiting Programme in the Grangegorman Area.

Key Relationships:

• Community Families Coordinator
• Grangegorman Senior Specialist
• Community Families Home Visitors
• Assistant Director/Director of the Early Learning Initiative
• Early Learning Initiative team
• ABC Grangegorman staff
• ABC Grangegorman Consortium members
• Organisations implementing ABC programmes in Grangegorman
• National College of Ireland
• Stakeholders in the local community, including parents, children and practitioners
• National Community Families lead agency staff

Key Responsibilities:

The role is to conduct hourly home visits with families of children from birth up to 3 years of age. The role is to provide parents with opportunities to develop their knowledge of child development and parenting skills in a relaxed way.

• Community Families recognises that the parents are the expert of their own baby. The Home Visitor supports and extends this learning.
• Modelling best practice for families and offering appropriate information depending on the age and stage of the child.
• Attend weekly supervision to reflect on previous home visits and plan for the following home visits.
• Facilitating mother and baby groups in the area.
• Attending relevant training to upskill and provide up-to-date information to families.
• Maintain progress notes after each visit and complete relevant evaluation measures.
• Being vigilant in monitoring and responding to incidents in line with ‘Children’s First’ and the National Child Protection Guidelines.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Minimum of a level 5 qualification in Early Years Education, Education, Social Care, Psychology etc.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with children and families.
• Experience in working with children under the age of two years.
• Excellent communication skills including active listening, modelling and non-verbal cues.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of college personnel, community stakeholders and other outside individuals/organisations.
• Proven capacity to work independently and as part of a team in a cross disciplinary, integrated team, sharing roles and responsibilities.
• Good time management, administrative and organisational skills.
• An interest in child development and family support. A willingness to attend on-going training and development.

Desirable:

• A level 7+ qualification in Early Years Education, Education , Social Care, Psychology etc.

Employment Conditions:

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract, subject to funding.

Salary: €28,210 - €34,580 depending on experience.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Hours comprise of home visiting, supervision and preparation/recordkeeping.

Annual Leave: 24 days per annum (pro rata)

National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.