The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of
support for primary and post primary children and young people who
have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving or
who are out of school and have not successfully transferred to an
alternative learning site (i.e. Youthreach, Community Training Centre
etc.) or employment.
It is a support under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in
Schools (DEIS) Programme, funded by Tusla Education Support Services
(tess).
SCP aims to retain a young person to completion of the leaving
certificate, equivalent qualification or suitable level of educational
attainment which enables them to transition into further education,
training or employment.
The SCP is one of three strands of Tusla Education Support Service
(TESS) including the Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Scheme and
the Educational Welfare Service. All three strands share the same
national outcomes:
* Improved Attendance
* Improved Participation
* Improved Retention
The Gorey SCP works with children and young people in seven primary
and two post-primary schools in Gorey and surrounding areas. We work
with students, their families and the community to encourage students
to reach their full potential, and prevent early school leaving in the
educational system.
THE POST:
The Project Worker will work as part of a team within the Gorey SCP
providing support for students in school,after school, out of school,
and during holiday time.
DUTIES:
* Working with individual children/young people and small groups of
children/young people who have been targeted for mentoring & support
* Planning and delivering programmes of work appropriate to
identified needs of the various students or groups you will engage
with.
* Engaging children and young people, and where appropriate their
families, in activities in-school, out-of-school, after-school and
during holiday periods.
* Working closely with the staff of various schools and agencies
involved in the programme, in relation to planning, implementing and
evaluating all programmes.
* Maintaining records and data of all your work.
* Reporting regularly to the programme Co-ordinator.
* Engaging in regular supervision and reflective practice
* Undertaking any additional duties as requested by the
Co-ordinator.
* Assisting with evaluation, review and future planning for the
project.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Relevant third level qualification in education, psychology, social
science, social care, youth/community work or related discipline.
* Experience of working with children and young people in a one to
one or group setting.
* Minimum 2 years' experience working with children, young people
and families in a similar field.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Knowledge of the Irish educational system
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
* A full clean driving license and own transport
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experience of developing tailor-made programmes for young people.
* Additional training in evidence-based programmes or in programmes
complementary to the goals of the School Completion Programme.
HOURS:
The project worker post will **Apply on the website** hours per week
REMUNERATION:
Salary as per CDYSB youth worker new entrants salary scale starting
point dependent on skills and experience.
Posts will be fixed term/specified purpose contracts which are subject
to funding, probationary period and satisfactory service in the post.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting
and Reference Checks.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**
no later than Friday **Apply on the website**st January at **Apply on
the website** noon.
Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may apply. Only
those selected for interview will be contacted.
PROJECT WORKER
The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of
support for primary and post primary children and young people who
have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving or
who are out of school and have not successfully transferred to an
alternative learning site (i.e. Youthreach, Community Training Centre
etc.) or employment.
It is a support under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in
Schools (DEIS) Programme, funded by Tusla Education Support Services
(tess).
SCP aims to retain a young person to completion of the leaving
certificate, equivalent qualification or suitable level of educational
attainment which enables them to transition into further education,
training or employment.
The SCP is one of three strands of Tusla Education Support Service
(TESS) including the Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Scheme and
the Educational Welfare Service. All three strands share the same
national outcomes:
* Improved Attendance
* Improved Participation
* Improved Retention
The Gorey SCP works with children and young people in seven primary
and two post-primary schools in Gorey and surrounding areas. We work
with students, their families and the community to encourage students
to reach their full potential, and prevent early school leaving in the
educational system.
THE POST:
The Project Worker will work as part of a team within the Gorey SCP
providing support for students in school,after school, out of school,
and during holiday time.
DUTIES:
* Working with individual children/young people and small groups of
children/young people who have been targeted for mentoring & support
* Planning and delivering programmes of work appropriate to
identified needs of the various students or groups you will engage
with.
* Engaging children and young people, and where appropriate their
families, in activities in-school, out-of-school, after-school and
during holiday periods.
* Working closely with the staff of various schools and agencies
involved in the programme, in relation to planning, implementing and
evaluating all programmes.
* Maintaining records and data of all your work.
* Reporting regularly to the programme Co-ordinator.
* Engaging in regular supervision and reflective practice
* Undertaking any additional duties as requested by the
Co-ordinator.
* Assisting with evaluation, review and future planning for the
project.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Relevant third level qualification in education, psychology, social
science, social care, youth/community work or related discipline.
* Experience of working with children and young people in a one to
one or group setting.
* Minimum 2 years' experience working with children, young people
and families in a similar field.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Knowledge of the Irish educational system
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
* A full clean driving license and own transport
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experience of developing tailor-made programmes for young people.
* Additional training in evidence-based programmes or in programmes
complementary to the goals of the School Completion Programme.
HOURS:
The project worker post will **Apply on the website** hours per week
REMUNERATION:
Salary as per CDYSB youth worker new entrants salary scale starting
point dependent on skills and experience.
Posts will be fixed term/specified purpose contracts which are subject
to funding, probationary period and satisfactory service in the post.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting
and Reference Checks.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**
no later than Friday **Apply on the website**st January at **Apply on
the website** noon.
Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may apply. Only
those selected for interview will be contacted.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
