Education Support Officer

Fostering First Ireland are recruiting the following position:

Education Support Officer – Permanent, Part-time, Home based

Salary commensurate with experience, private health insurance, private pension contribution, generous Annual Leave entitlement.

You are required to live in the following geographical area:

Greater Dublin/Midlands

Fostering First Ireland is a leading national independent fostering agency that is part of the international Key Assets Group. The role offers the opportunity to work within a global company providing high quality and safe services in an environment that supports continuous improvement, learning and innovation.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated Education Support Officer who can both work independently and collaboratively within an organisation committed to best practice. If you want to be part of a global organisation that is making a difference and changing lives, FFI may be the place for you.

Core Tasks:

• Responsibility for the delivery of the Education Service to young people and their foster carers
• Contribute to the development of the education provision, training and resources in response to the identified needs of service users. 
• To promote positive educational outcomes for young people in FFI
• To maintain an updated knowledge of all education initiatives and legislative changes.
• To promote the Education Service with all stakeholders both internally and externally.

Knowledge and experience:

• Level 8 degree in Education; Youth Work; Social Care; Social Work; or Psychology

• A minimum of 3 year’s post-qualification experience in an education environment.
• A knowledge of the impact of trauma on development.
• A proven track record in working with and or on behalf of children, respecting their individuality and promoting their positive development.
• A sound knowledge of child protection procedures and the requirements of the Children First Act 2015.

Personal Attributes & Requirements

• You will be a self-starter, comfortable with taking initiative and a creative problem solver
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work on own initiative and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team 
• Committed to best practice and be innovative and open to change
• You must have a full, clean driving licence
• You must have good organisational, IT and paperwork management skills
• This role requires flexibility regarding working hours including regular evening working and extensive travel.

Please see our application form and full job description below.

Alternatively, you can email jobs@ffi.ie to request these documents directly (and also attached below).

For further information on Fostering First Ireland please visit www.fosteringfirstireland.ie or for an informal discussion please contact Aideen O’ Brien, Children’s Services Manager on 086 0416311.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday the 26^th of January 2025 .

Shortlisting of applicants will apply.

Please email completed application forms to jobs@ffi.ie

Please note interviews will take place in FFI’s Dublin Office on Thursday the 6^th of February 2025.