Weekend Youth Activity Coordinator (Refuge)

Aoibhneas-Domestic-Abuse-Support-For-Women-and-Childre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension Contribution of 5%

Job summary

FRS Recruitment in partnership with Aoibhneas is seeking a Weekend Activity Worker to join our Weekend Support Team to provide activities, programmes and supports for resident children/ young persons in Refuge at weekends/ bank holidays.

The right candidate will provide support and structured services to residents in the Refuge, with an emphasis on progressing needs; ensure the safety and security of residents and represent the work and ethos of Aoibhneas.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability to provide activities for resident children and young persons in refuge.
• Degree in social care or related field (minimum NQF Level 7).
• Relevant work experience in a social care setting with children and youth.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Knowledge of Children First and ability to recognise/respond to child protection concerns.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with confidentiality and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational, social and activity-based supports and programmes to the children in refuge.
• Ensure safety and security protocols are observed and enforced.
• Respond to individual needs and make appropriate referrals where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all case files.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor-level degree in social care or related field

Job description

FRS Recruitment in partnership with Aoibhneas is seeking a Weekend Activity Worker to join our Weekend Support Team to provide activities, programmes and supports for resident children/ young persons in Refuge at weekends/ bank holidays.

The right candidate will provide support and structured services to residents in the Refuge, with an emphasis on progressing needs; ensure the safety and security of residents and represent the work and ethos of Aoibhneas.