PALMERSTOWN, LUCAN EAST, & ESKER SCP
POBALSCOIL IOSOLDE
KENNELSFORT ROAD UPPER
PALMERSTOWN
MATERNITY LEAVE COVER, PROJECT WORKER POSITION, WORKING **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK ON A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM DECEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** TO THE END OF JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a Tusla funded programme that
aims to have a significant positive impact on young people through
their educational journey. We work with young people at both primary
and post primary level. We also support students to transition to
educational/training alternatives suited to their educational needs.
We strive to improve attendance, participation and retention.
Our service is generally a school-based programme that operates
through 4 schools. 3 primary and 1 post primary. As part of the SCP
team the Project Worker will offer support in-school, after-school,
out-of-school and through holiday provision.
APPLICATION DETAILS
* CV and Cover Letter must be emailed no later than November 3rd
* to *
* Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th October
* Invitations for interview will be sent out by email
* Salary will be in line with the CDYSB Youth Worker Salary Scale.
Successful Candidates will be required to complete the Garda E-vetting
process. The contract will be for a Fixed Period until **Apply on the
website**st July *.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* To report to and work under the direction of the Local Management
Committee (LMC) & the SCP Coordinator in relation to all aspects of
the project
* To engage targeted young people and their families(where
necessary) In-School, Out-of-School, After-School and during Holiday
periods.
( *% of weekly hours should be devoted to direct
contact time with clients)
* To build professional relationships with students, families, SCP
staff, school staff and staff from external agencies that work in
conjunction with the SCP
* To work as part of the SCP team in identifying student needs and
developing appropriate timely interventions
* To design, facilitate and evaluate programmes relevant to the
needs identified
* To facilitate group/individual and class work with students as
required
* To maintain up-to-date records of all work undertaken
* To assist with evaluations, reviews and future planning sessions
* To be student centred in all aspects of the work
* To participate in regular team meetings
* To participate in all relevant training
* To adhere to all relevant school policies and procedures
APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Recognised qualification in Youth, Community, Social Work or
Education and/or at least 3 years’ experience of working with young
people.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
* Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programmes
* Ability to self-evaluate and critically reflect upon own work
* Written and oral communication skills
* IT skills, the ability to write reports, collect and collate data.
* Ability to facilitate small group, whole class work, and
one-to-one sessions with students aged *
* Knowledge of the Irish educational system
* Full driving licence and use of car
* Experience of delivering programmes to young people
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Commitment to supporting the positive development of young people
at risk of early school leaving
* Problem solving skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Excellent work ethic and commitment to the role
* High degree of respect and understanding of confidentiality
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
