Senior Child & Youth Services 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

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.