Empower is a local development company working across Fingal.  We are State-funded and are responsible for a range of programmes to meet the needs of individuals, families and community groups in County Fingal.  Empower deliver services across Fingal in the areas of Community Development, Health and Wellbeing, Training & Employment, and Child & Family services.

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Family Support Worker:

The Family Support Worker will support children and families through various programmes, focusing on information, advocacy & advice, community engagement and family support. Key responsibilities will include engagement, support & guidance, programme design and implementation and safeguarding. The day-to-day role will include direct work with children and families, information & advocacy, group work & case management. 

The successful candidate is expected to work as part of the wider Empower team, promoting a model of integrated services provision, by supporting service users to engage in the various programmes available. 

Garda Vetting, a full clean driver’s license and access to your own transport is essential for this role. 

This is a fixed term contract for one year for 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working with Empower:

• Salary scale with annual increment
• PRSA with a company contribution of up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working Model
• Excellent flexible working/work life balance policies
• 22 days annual increasing to 24 days after 1 year of service
• Educational assistance programmes
• Excellent sick leave policy