Child and Youth Integration Worker

Northside Family Resource Centre, since its establishment in 1987, has sought to respond to the needs of the local community by providing the following:

• structures which facilitate local people to support each other and search for ways to improve the quality of life in the area.
• services in answer to the needs of families and family members.
• support for those most disadvantaged and socially excluded.

The role is a full-time contract, for 37.5 hours per week, subject to continued funding from Tusla, The Child and Family Agency and IPAS, International Protection Accommodation Services.

The Child & Youth Integration Workers purpose is to develop and implement childrens and youth work services which meet the complex needs of children and young people living in Knocklisheen Direct Provision Centre, other migrant centres and who have been settled in local communities on the Northside of the City. They will have specific responsibility for certain projects and programmes.

Primarily the projects are:

• Knocklisheen Afterschool Club - the day-to-day management and operation of the afterschool club based at Knocklisheen Direct Provision Centre and Corpus Christi Primary School.
• Out of school provision for children and young people living in Direct Provision and Migrant Hubs o Other relevant childrens programmes for the target groups.

In addition, the Child & Youth Integration Worker will:

• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Actively identify children and young people who would benefit from involvement in programmes and activities and encourage their involvement.
• Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate projects and programmes based on current needs.
• Encourage children and young people to actively participate in the design and development of programmes and offer opportunities for them to feedback on the programmes delivered

Family Support Work

In line with the primary ethos and focus of the FRC the Child & Youth Integration Worker will:

• Work closely with the Family Support Worker to support parents.
• Lead and/or participate in Meitheal, carrying out a Meitheal where appropriate, and supporting the family to actively engage in the process.
• Plan and deliver programmes which involve parents and children together.
• Seek to integrate children into community-based services wherever possible.
• Engage in local and regional structures.

Administration

Child & Youth Integration Worker will:

• Maintain appropriate records of target group and activities in a confidential manner.
• Take responsibility for any fee/capitation requirements under the National Childcare Scheme including the support of sponsorship for access to regulated settings.
• Keep other financial records where necessary.
• Source and apply for funding where appropriate .
• Support and monitor attendance.
• Compile relevant reports as required, completing them within the given timeframe.
• Support FRC management to develop the relevant MOUs and other contractual arrangements when required o Report to subcommittees of Board of Management where appropriate o Support the promotion of the project.
• Use of social media to highlight events and achievements where appropriate in line with the Centres policies.

Networking:

• Develop, deliver, and support programmes in partnership with other statutory and community organisations groups that will meet the needs of children and young people where appropriate.
• Liaise with other agencies and services working with children and young people living in direct provision and migrant hubs and attend meetings where appropriate.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Evaluate existing activities with the target groups to ensure we continue to respond to their needs.
• Use participatory research techniques where children and parents design the projects and programmes, within the constraints of the system they find themselves.
• Model service delivery on international best practice.
• Work closely with other FRC Projects in the development of services.

General

• Undertake other relevant duties as requested from time to time by the CEO, Coordinator of Services or the Voluntary Board of Management.
• Take responsibility with other staff for the general work of the Centre.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Statement and relevant policies. This includes reporting any concerns regarding onsite/ off site to management in the FRC.
• Undertaking Health and Safety risk assessments for any activities and use of venues in connection with the delivery of services.
• The safety and welfare of children and young people is a key priority. Employees must follow Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €34,615.00-€41,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/04/2025Reference ID: CYIW 2025