Job Description
Title x2
Child And Family Worker / Child Support worker (SCP)
Type of Post
Full-Time Hours
Monday 9.30-5.30
Tuesday 9.30-5.30
Wednesday 9.30-5.30
Thursday 9.30-5.30
Friday 9.30-4.30
No Hybrid working
1 hour lunch break each day.
Annual Leave
- 25 days + 3 privilege days
Sick Leave
- 12 weeks Full sick pay certified.
Salary
Dependent on experience
Salary Scale aligned to HSE Social care worker 2026 pay scale for child and family worker and CDYSB youth worker scale for SCP role.
Increments paid yearly – depending on if funding permits.
Location of Service & Post
Dóchas Family Centre
Liscarne Gardens
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
D22 KF22
Role Details
The successful applicant is line managed and will report to the Dóchas Project Director.
Work is assigned by the Project Director and supervised by the Project Director.
Service Information
Child and Family Worker:
Dóchas Family Centre is a community-based family support and therapeutic service.
Our mission: Empowering children & families through community-based therapeutic interventions to strengthen the family unit by building resilience and tackling trauma’
The service works specifically with children and families who are experiencing difficulties across the local catchment area.
We are funded on an annual basis primarily through Tusla- Prevention, Partnership, Family Support’ (PPFS) and through Tusla counselling/therapy funding stream.
We are a holistic service using assessment to inform intervention and supports in partnership and collaboration with parents/children and other involved stakeholders which might include, Statutory Services- Tusla, CAMHS, Primary Care, Schools, HSCLs and SCP.
Purpose of Post
Child Support worker
The Child Support Worker is specifically tasked with supporting children and young people who may have been in receipt of support from the main Dochas Program in relation to school retention and participation.
Work collaboratively with the relevant Dochas team members in the provision of support and within the framework of Dochas Family Centre in providing support to individual children and their families.
Maintain regular contact with parents/carers and keep them informed of work and support provided. Ensure that children/parents and caregivers care plans are implemented through practice and reviewed regularly.
Purpose of Post
The Child and Family Workers are specifically tasked with working with children aged 7 – 12 and parents/carers within individual, group and family settings, Including home visits.
The focus of the work is to support the individual needs of the children and families referred to the service.
The CFW will work collaboratively with the relevant Dóchas team members in the provision of these supports and within the framework of Dóchas Family Centre.
Maintain regular contact with parents/carers and keep them informed of work and support provided. Ensure that children/parents and caregivers care plans are implemented through practice and reviewed regularly.
Duties & Responsibilities
Individual Work
Undertake individual direct work with allocated children to further support their needs and other community supports.
To manage an allocated case load and work effectively with parents.
Group Work
Group activities with identified children which promote their development socially and emotionally. Work effectively with other local agencies or community supports to ensure positive outcomes for children.
Policy/Procedures
Adhere to the service guidance documents, policies and procedures as well as best practice and legislative requirements.
Keep accurate, up to date and factual service user records
Adhere to children first and Child Safeguarding practices.
Discuss concerns with the Project Director where such concerns arise in respect of a young person and report as a mandatory person as required.
Participate in and attend the service monthly team meetings and weekly case meetings.
Work collaboratively with Dóchas employees in the provision of supports as required.
Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
Recognized Degree in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Science, Youth & Community or other applicable degree.
Experience or qualification in recreational group-based programs and other relevant work activities will be a distinct advantage.
Experience and knowledge in the area of child protection and associated legislation and guidelines.
Experience working on own initiative, with good time management.
Full clean driver’s license Essential.
Staff training will be provided to enhance delivery service.
Child & Family worker (Full time x 1) + SCP Worker (Full time x 1)
Dochas Family Support Centre is a registered charity located in North Clondalkin and works with children aged 7-12 years in a therapeutic way. The support worker post will focus (but not exclusively) on children aged 11+ to undertake transition activities which will help them move from primary to post primary education. The mission of Dochas Family Centre is “Empowering children & families through community based therapeutic interventions to strengthen the family unit by building resilience and tackling trauma in the community.” This post is based and managed by Dochas Family Centre but is contracted through Collinstown School Completion Programme (SCP).
The Applicant:
Successfully completed a Level 8 Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Social Care, Youth & Community Work) with 2 years post qualifying experience and some experience of trauma informed care (will be an advantage).
Have experience of working with children presenting with social emotional difficulties in a family support context.
Have experience of working with children and parents to provide support matched to presenting needs which support the child & family system.
Be able to show experience and understanding of child development, factors and systems which support positive outcomes for children and families.
Have experience of gathering relevant information from various sources and in collaboration with families and children, implement a Support Plan matched to their needs.
Have experience of facilitating children’s groups and interagency working.
The ability to blend with an existing team dynamic, be friendly, approachable and flexible.
Have a full driver’s licence as .
Coru registered desirable.
Appointment subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and employer reference checks. Salary based on experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Submission: provide a outlining your specific experience (as it relates to the role description) and Curriculum Vitae to Natasha Satelle [email protected] Closing Date: 12/06/26 Interviews: TBC
Pay: Up to €57,217.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
