Would you like to work with a skilled & experienced team in a dynamic & challenging environment for a progressive & professional organisation?

The DoCCFS are seeking applications to the post of Family Worker for placement on our Assessment Team in Dublin

The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service (DoCCFS) is a publicly funded not for profit organisation. We provide a range of therapeutic supportive services to children and families based in the greater Dublin region. We are a research-informed organisation, led by the values of honesty, justice, fairness, respect and compassion. We put people first, and we are committed to ensuring that the services we provide make a difference. This is reflected in our organisational Strategic Plan, which is based on root and branch consultations with those we serve, our valued teams who provide the service, as well as the leadership and external partners. We invest significantly in supporting our people to the highest level. Our services include: Early Childhood Development Service (ECDS) Family Centre Service Dublin Safer Families Service Assessment Services

Candidates must be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Social Work or Social Care) and must have a minimum of two years’ experience in working with children and families Successful candidates will carry out initial Child Protection and Welfare assessments on behalf of Tusla using the Signs of Safety framework. Full training in the model will be provided. Experience with SOS model would be a distinct advantage

Experience using mechanisms to evaluate the outcome of work and experience using file keeping software (e.g. Salesforce) will give a distinct advantage.

This is Full time (35 hour) role and requires travel within area. Based in office Lisdeel Assessment Centre, Lisdeel House, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9. D09 T2F2