Relief Family Support Specialist – Trauma-Informed Care

Childhood Matters; Cork; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health care plans

Pension contribution

Job summary

Childhood Matters in Ireland is seeking a Relief Family Support/Social Care Worker for Blackrock and Ballincollig. The role covers Parent & Infant Unit and EPOS Residential services, requiring therapeutic and record-keeping duties, with a rolling day/night shift pattern.

The post emphasizes trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A NFQ Level 5 qualification and Garda clearance are required, with staff training and development supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum NFQ Level 5 qualification in social care, social science, Early Years, psychotherapy, Counselling, Psychology or equivalent is required.
• Verification of Garda Clearance
• Validation of three references
• Experience of working therapeutically with clients
• Experience in conflict resolution mediation
• Experience in lone working
• Experienced in record keeping and report writing

Responsibilities

• Support parents’ emotional, physical and basic care needs.
• Engage with young people, provide care and boundaries.
• Develop individualised care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Record progress in written logs and incident reporting.
• Ensure child protection procedures are followed.
• Attend regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in team meetings and reflective practice

Skills

Child development

Family dynamics

Trauma-informed care

Child protection

Multidisciplinary team

Communication skills

Parenting programmes

Education

NFQ Level 5 qualification (Social Care / Social Science / Early Years / Psychotherapy / Counselling / Psychology)

Job description

Childhood Matters in Ireland is seeking a Relief Family Support/Social Care Worker for Blackrock and Ballincollig. The role covers Parent & Infant Unit and EPOS Residential services, requiring therapeutic and record-keeping duties, with a rolling day/night shift pattern.

The post emphasizes trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A NFQ Level 5 qualification and Garda clearance are required, with staff training and development supported.