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.