Trauma-Informed Family Support Practitioner (2-Year)

Childhood Matters; Cork; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension contribution scheme

Health care plans

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Childhood Matters is seeking a Family Development Practitioner for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Blackrock, Cork. The role involves intensive family support, home visiting, and collaboration with the Child Protection Social Work Team to safeguard children at risk.

You will work within Limetree to assess families over a 12-week period, then coordinate referrals and interventions, including court or case conference participation as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum NFQ Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field.
• Registration with CORU as Social Care Worker.
• Garda clearance verification.
• Three years' experience in child/family support, social care or social work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement assessments and tailored interventions.
• Promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the service.
• Support parents/guardians to sustain the safe care of their children at home.
• Liaise with the family, other services and agencies on behalf of the client.
• Attend Child Protection Conference and Court when applicable.
• Supervise access to children and families on site or in the community.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Family support

Home visiting

Case management

Interagency liaison

Education

NFQ Level 7 qualification in Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Childhood Matters is seeking a Family Development Practitioner for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Blackrock, Cork. The role involves intensive family support, home visiting, and collaboration with the Child Protection Social Work Team to safeguard children at risk.

You will work within Limetree to assess families over a 12-week period, then coordinate referrals and interventions, including court or case conference participation as required.