Trauma‑Informed Family Worker for Therapeutic Centre

Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Frontline experience

Therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Digital case management

Job description

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.