The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a national programme funded
by the Department of Education under the Tusla Education Support
Service (TESS). SCP delivers supports and interventions to young
people in both primary and post primary schools who have been
identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving.
Drimnagh / Blubell / Inchicore SCP is based between Dublin 8 and
Dublin * and comprises of nine schools (six
primary and three post primary).
WE WISH TO RECRUIT 1 FULL TIME PROJECT WORKER.
THE ROLE WILL ENTAIL ASSISTING THE LOCAL COORDINATOR IN IMPLEMENTING
THE PROGRAMME LOCALLY, AS FOLLOWS:
* The organisation and facilitation of After School Clubs, Transfer
Programmes, Holiday supports and personal development programmes for
young people in primary and post primary schools and other
interventions/programmes as required.
* To provide academic, behaviour and emotional support to select
participants in groups and on a one-to-one basis, supporting
solution-focused outcomes.
* To liaise with school personnel, external agencies and
families/guardians as required.
* To maintain written records of work with students and produce
written reports as required.
* To assist in the planning, development, and evaluation of SCP.
* To attend meetings and participate in staff training where
relevant.
* Any other duties as required by the Local Coordinator and Local
Management Committee.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
TO SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
* A recognised third level qualification (minimum Level 8 on the NFQ)
in a relevant discipline (i.e., psychology, education, social care,
counselling/psychotherapy, youth work).
* A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience of working with young
people and families who experience disadvantage is essential
* Experience of working with children and young people on a 1:1 and
group basis is essential.
* Experience of working in a primary and or post primary school and
an understanding of the issues that prevent young people from
succeeding in school is desirable.
* Experience of planning, implementing, and reviewing intervention
programmes is desirable.
* Knowledge of evidence-based and evidence informed programmes for
children and young people
* Understanding of Children First guidelines
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Commitment to the delivery of quality services to children and
families.
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with
the vulnerable children and young people in our schools, as well as
within the organization, within our schools and externally.
* Excellent communication, planning, organizational, networking and
report writing skills.
* Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative
but seek guidance as appropriate.
* Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
* Positive, solution-focused approach.
REMUNERATION
Salary as per CDYSB new entrant salary scale for youth worker,
starting point dependent on skills and experience. This will be a
fixed term/specified purpose contract from Nov **Apply on the
website** to *st August **Apply on the
website** (position to be reviewed post *st
August * dependent on continued funding). The
School Completion Programme has been funded on an annual basis since
*
TO APPLY
* Please send Curriculum Vitae together with a letter of application
by email to Brenda McKenna, Co-Ordinator of the Drimnagh / Bluebell/
Inchicore SCP, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** or by post to the
Brenda McKenna
Drimnagh / Bluebell / Inchicore SCP,
Drimnagh Castle Secondary School,
Long Mile Road,
Dublin *
D *K *
* Closing date for applications is 5PM ON MONDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, late applications will not be accepted.
* Short listing will apply, only those selected for interviewing
will be contacted.
* The successful applicant will undergo Garda Vetting and Reference
Checks.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
