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Sonas Housing is recruiting a Children Support Worker

Published: Monday, April 01, 2013

Sonas Housing is recruiting a Children Support Worker - Relief/Short –Term Contract work.

Responsible to: Project Leader

Responsible For: 

  •  Providing services to children in Sonas Supported Housing Service and Refuge Service on a one-to-one basis, in families and in a group setting
  • Ensuring best practice in the delivery of services to children in the service
  • Ensuring the needs of service users and their children are central to the work of the children's service

Location: Various locations

Salary: HSE Social Care payscale – Point 1

Essential: A minimum of two years' experience working directly with children.

  • Recognised Childcare specific qualification (FETAC Level 6 or equivalent)
  • A clear understanding of Domestic Violence as a gender-based crime and understanding of the impacts it has on women and children's lives.
  • Ability to work in a non-judgmental, proactive, calm manner.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Computer skills with competence in using email, internet and MS Office (and the ability to learn new applications).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable:
Experience of working with women and children affected by Domestic violence.

How to Apply:

Full job description and an application form are available from Louise Place, Sonas Housing, hr@sonashousing.ie or can be downloaded from www.sonashousing.ie.

Completed application forms should be returned to:

Louise Place, Sonas Housing, 14 Bachelor's Walk Dublin 1 or hr@sonashousing.ie.

CV will not be considered.  Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 16th April 2013. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews on Monday 29th April 2013.