Trauma-Informed Child & Youth Team Leader

Aoibhneas-Domestic-Abuse-Support-For-Women-and-Childre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension Contribution 5%

Annual leave 22 days

Digital GP Care

External Supervision and EAP

Job summary

FRS Recruitment in partnership with Aoibhneas are seeking a Child & Youth Team Leader to lead, develop and oversee Aoibhneas' Children and Youth Service, ensuring a high-quality, trauma-informed response for children and young people impacted by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, supervision and support to staff and develop evidence-informed programmes that promote safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Studies, Community Development or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience working with children and young people in a social care, family support or community setting.
• Minimum of one year's experience in a supervisory, coordination or leadership role.
• Strong 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.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, support planning and case management.
• Strong people management, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Studies, Leadership, Management or related field.
• Experience in domestic violence services.
• Experience developing and evaluating children's programmes.
• Training in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic interventions or play-based approaches.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Employer Pension Contribution of 5%.
• Annual leave 22 days inclusive of 2 well being days with incremental days in line with service.
• Access to Digital GP Care and other benefits.
• Access to External Supervision and Employee Assistance Programme.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Staffing
• Service Provision
• Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
• Administration and Reporting

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Relationship-building

Report writing

IT skills

Education

Degree in Social Care/ Social Work / Youth Work / Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Studies / Leadership / Management

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

FRS Recruitment in partnership with Aoibhneas are seeking a Child & Youth Team Leader to lead, develop and oversee Aoibhneas' Children and Youth Service, ensuring a high-quality, trauma-informed response for children and young people impacted by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, supervision and support to staff and develop evidence-informed programmes that promote safety and wellbeing.