Family Support Worker

Job Description: Family Support Worker (Part-Time)

Position: Family Support Worker

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (will include some afternoon and evening hours)

Location: Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme (CASP), Dublin 22

Reporting to: Senior Family Support Worker

Contract Type: Part-time (subject to probation period of 6 months)

Annual Leave: 5 weeks

Purpose of the Post

To provide tailored support to families affected by problem substance use, enhancing parenting capacity, strengthening family relationships, and promoting family wellbeing through a strengths-based, community-oriented approach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct Family Support Engage with family members and caregivers to build empowering, respectful, and trust-based relationships.
• Maintain a caseload of families, providing both individual and group support as outlined in family support plans.
• Support families using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and self-reliance among family members.
• Assist families in accessing wider opportunities in education, employment, and community engagement.
• Implement the Meitheal model to improve outcomes for children and families.

Programme Development and Delivery

• Facilitate a variety of evidence-based group programmes with family members.
• Evaluate programmes regularly and recommend improvements based on emerging needs.
• Identify service gaps and propose new initiatives to support families.
• Stay up to date on best practices and current developments in family support work.

Interagency Collaboration and Teamwork

• Collaborate with a range of statutory and community services to support holistic family needs.
• Actively participate in internal CASP team meetings and case reviews.
• Represent CASP at interagency meetings and contribute constructively.
• Promote CASP family support services within the community.

Administration and Professional Practice

• Maintain accurate and confidential written and electronic records.
• Comply with CASP's Children First Policy and safeguarding standards.
• Work within professional, legal, and ethical boundaries.
• Contribute to ongoing service review and development.
• Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisals.
• Engage in continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Perform other duties as may be required in line with the post.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant third-level qualification (QQI Level 7 or higher) in social care, family support, community development, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience (voluntary or professional) supporting parents and families.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding protocols for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
• Experience using a strengths-based approach with families.
• Experience engaging family members in community activities.
• Knowledge of the Prevention, Partnership and Family Support Programme (PPFS) and the national service delivery framework for children's services.
• Commitment to CASP’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of an evidence-based parenting/family support training programme.
• Experience implementing the Meitheal model.
• Demonstrated experience in interagency collaboration to support family outcomes.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and substance misuse supports.

Skills and Competencies

• Full, clean driver’s licence and access to transport.
• Proficient IT and digital communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Empathy and ability to build trust with vulnerable individuals.
• Capacity to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and maintain professional boundaries.

Additional Information

Garda Vetting and satisfactory references are mandatory prior to commencement.

This role requires flexibility and may involve adapting to new and evolving service needs.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5pm Friday, July 11th 2025 and interviews the week commencing 21 st of July 2025.

Shortlisting will apply and a 12-month panel may be formed where future vacancies will be recruited from.

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CASP is an equal opportunities employer.