Family Worker Therapeutic Family Centre

Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

DoCCFS in Balbriggan is seeking a Family Worker to join our Therapeutic Family Centre. You will work with children aged 4–18, parents and carers, delivering tailored therapeutic support through individual, family, group and outreach work.

The role involves assessing needs, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with schools, Tusla and other professionals to improve family functioning and child wellbeing.

Qualificações

• Degree in Social Work, Social Care, Psychology or related field.
• At least two years' frontline experience with children, young people and/or families.
• Experience delivering therapeutic or structured interventions.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and recording skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Build trusting, respectful therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assess strengths, needs and risks; develop intervention plans.
• Deliver structured therapeutic and evidence-informed interventions.
• Support emotional wellbeing, resilience, relationships and family functioning.
• Work in a trauma-informed and child-centred way.
• Support parents and caregivers through individual and group work.
• Collaborate with Tusla, schools and other professionals.
• Maintain high-quality case records and reports; participate in supervision and meetings.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of the Family Centre service.

Conhecimentos

Frontline experience

Therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Formação académica

Relevant degree

Ferramentas

Digital case management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Family Worker – Therapeutic Family Centre

Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term- 1 year contract

Closing Date: 16th October

About DoCCFS

The Daughters of Charity Child & Family Service (DoCCFS) is a not-for-profit organisation providing therapeutic and family support services to children, young people and families.

Our work is guided by honesty, justice, fairness, respect and compassion, with children and families at the centre of our practice.

We are seeking an experienced Family Worker to join our Therapeutic Family Centre in Balbriggan Family Centre .

About the Role

Our Therapeutic Family Centres provide child-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed and systemic support to children, young people and families experiencing emotional, relational and family difficulties.

As a Family Worker, you will work with children and young people aged 4–18 years, parents and caregivers, providing tailored therapeutic support based on individual needs.

The role involves individual and family work, parent support, group work and flexible outreach approaches, including home visits, walk-and-talk and online work.

You will:

• Build trusting, respectful therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assess strengths, needs and risks and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Deliver structured therapeutic and evidence-informed interventions.
• Support emotional wellbeing, resilience, relationships and family functioning.
• Work in a trauma-informed and child-centred way.
• Support parents and caregivers through individual and group work.
• Advocate for children and young people and ensure their voices are heard.
• Work collaboratively with Tusla, schools and other professionals.
• Maintain high-quality case records, reports and outcome measures.
• Participate in safeguarding, case reviews, supervision and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of the Family Centre service.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a practitioner who combines therapeutic skill, warmth, curiosity and professional judgement.

You will have:

• A relevant degree in Social Work, Social Care, Play Therapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology or another recognised therapeutic discipline.
• At least two years' relevant frontline experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Experience delivering therapeutic or structured interventions.
• Strong assessment, case management, report writing and recording skills.
• Experience building relationships with children and families, including those who may be reluctant to engage.
• An understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based and child-centred practice.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and professional judgement.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Additional therapeutic qualifications or training.
• Experience facilitating groups or parenting programmes.
• Experience working with trauma, anxiety and emotional wellbeing.
• Experience of systemic or parent-child relational work.
• Experience using outcome measures and digital case management systems

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Why Join DoCCFS?

This is an opportunity to join a service where relationships are at the heart of therapeutic practice.

We recognise that no two families are the same. Our Family Workers adapt their approach to each child and family, creating safe and respectful relationships that support children to feel heard, develop resilience and make positive change.

You will work within a supportive team environment with access to supervision, training, professional development and reflective practice

DoCCFS is committed to equality, dignity, respect and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.