TITLE OF POSITION: Project Worker
PLACE OF WORK: Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP Cluster Schools
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed term specific purpose contract from **Apply on
the website**th January **Apply on the website** until **Apply on the
website**th June **Apply on the website**
SALARY: Point 1 CDYSB Youth Worker?s scale ?**Apply on the
website**
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Project Worker (Maternity Cover) Athlone Ballinasloe SCP
REPORTS TO: SCP Co-ordinator
EMPLOYER: BOM Col?iste Chiar?in
ROLE: The role of the project worker, under the direction of the SCP
Co-ordinator, will be to work with a selected group of young people
being supported to remain in school. This service is a school-based
programme that operates at both primary and post primary levels. The
focus of this service is to support and work closely with students who
would, for a number of factors, be at risk of early school leaving.
The core principles of School Completion Programme are to improve
Attendance, Participation and Retention. As part of the SCP team s/he
will offer support in-school, after-school, out-of-school and holiday
provision.
SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WORKER WILL:
WORK WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
* Work on a one to one or small group basis with pupils who have been
identified as being at risk of leaving school early.
* Co-ordinate a structured caring approach within the school whilst
complementing existing structures.
* Provide support for both the young person and the teaching staff.
* Develop personalised programmes for targeted young people who are
experiencing ongoing difficulties in school and are at risk of/on
suspension.
* Foster links between students, parents and school in partnership
with the Home School Liaison Service
* Access appropriate resources/agencies.
PLAN & REPORT
* To assist in the implementation of the Athlone Ballinasloe SCP as
outlined in the **Apply on the website** Retention Plan submitted to
the Tusla, Child and Family Agency.
* To further the aims of the Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP by
participating in the development/delivery of child centred educational
and personal development programmes which stimulate the interest and
participation of young people between the ages of 4 and **Apply on the
website** years with a view to tackling early school leaving.
* To undertake whatever training and attend whatever meetings which
might be considered appropriate by the Project Co-ordinator.
* To furnish whatever reports/accounts required.
* Ensure records are kept and maintained in an effective and
professional manner adhering to guidelines and legislation.
* Be involved in planning, implementing and evaluating activities
during holiday times.
NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION
* Be requested to attend various meetings from time to time.
* Provide the SCP Coordinator with regular progress reports which
will then be reported to the Local Management Committee.
* Report on a daily basis to the project Coordinator.
* Work as a team member while also have the ability to work on
his/her own initiative.
* Ensure communication and integration with relevant agencies to
ensure the development of strong working links.
* Attend and work the days and hours at the schools or centres as
the Local Management Committee direct which may include evening work
and may include weekend work from time to time and which will be
subject to review. A DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY IS REQUIRED.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be
assigned to him/her by the SCP Coordinator in conjunction with the
Local Management Committee.
* Positively promote the work of Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP.
This job description will be regarded as a guide to the general duties
and responsibilities attached to the post of Project Worker.
Therefore, it is neither definitive nor restrictive and will be
subject to periodic review and revision at the discretion of the Local
Management Committee.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL:
* A recognised third level qualification in any of the following:
_Youth/Community/Education/Social Sciences/Education Disadvantage or
related discipline_
* A minimum of one year?s paid or four year?s voluntary
experience of working with children & young people-at risk in a
supportive environment
* Proficient at planning, implementing and evaluating programmes
* Experience in delivering evidence based and evidence informed
programmes
* Experience of working collaboratively with agencies
* Proficient IT skills, report writing, data collection
* A strong understanding of the principles of community development
* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to children
across the target group age range.
* Communication and facilitation skills/group work
* The ability to plan and deliver
educational/developmental/recreational programmes to individuals and
groups.
* A full, clean driving license and use of car.
DESIRABLE:
* Two year?s paid relevant work experience
* programmes
* Skills and talents which potentially can be brought to the role
which will enhance the work e.g. Art, Music, Sports, IT
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge of the education system and the factors associated with
early school leaving and disengagement
* Qualification in teaching in Primary or Post Primary level
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Possess excellent time-management and organisational skills.
* Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral, character and
initiative.
* Commit to the delivery of quality services to children and young
people.
* Have a good problem solving ability.
* Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation
with line manager and team when appropriate.
* Ability to critically reflect and understand the importance of
critical reflection.
* Capacity/ability to work on their own initiative.
* Ability to support young people?s positive engagement in
education.
* Strong ability to produce reports in accordance with Tusla
Guidelines.
* Ability to support the ongoing positive development of young
people presenting with social, emotional and behavioural issues.
GARDA VETTING:
Candidates will be e-vetted in accordance with The National Vetting
Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts **Apply on the website**
to **Apply on the website**. E-vetting will be a requirement for the
successful candidate.
LOCATION:?BASED IN THE ATHLONE AND BALLINASLOE AREAS.
The work outlined will be carried out at the various schools and
venues within the Athlone / Ballinasloe School Completion Programme
catchment area.
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Specific Purpose Maternity Cover
contract.
SALARY: Point 1 CDYSB Youth Work Scale ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**
In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and
Vulnerable Persons) Acts **Apply on the website** to **Apply on the
website**, Garda vetting will be a requirement for the successful
candidate.
Application by CV and cover letter with references TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SHORTLISTING WILL
APPLY.
It is the policy of Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP to check all references.
Closing date for application is **Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website**.**Apply on the website**
ATHLONE / BALLINASLOE SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME
TITLE OF POSITION: Project Worker
PLACE OF WORK: Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP Cluster Schools
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed term specific purpose contract from **Apply on
the website**th January **Apply on the website** until **Apply on the
website**th June **Apply on the website**
SALARY: Point 1 CDYSB Youth Worker?s scale ?**Apply on the
website**
-------------------------
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Project Worker (Maternity Cover) Athlone Ballinasloe SCP
REPORTS TO: SCP Co-ordinator
EMPLOYER: BOM Col?iste Chiar?in
ROLE: The role of the project worker, under the direction of the SCP
Co-ordinator, will be to work with a selected group of young people
being supported to remain in school. This service is a school-based
programme that operates at both primary and post primary levels. The
focus of this service is to support and work closely with students who
would, for a number of factors, be at risk of early school leaving.
The core principles of School Completion Programme are to improve
Attendance, Participation and Retention. As part of the SCP team s/he
will offer support in-school, after-school, out-of-school and holiday
provision.
SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WORKER WILL:
WORK WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
* Work on a one to one or small group basis with pupils who have been
identified as being at risk of leaving school early.
* Co-ordinate a structured caring approach within the school whilst
complementing existing structures.
* Provide support for both the young person and the teaching staff.
* Develop personalised programmes for targeted young people who are
experiencing ongoing difficulties in school and are at risk of/on
suspension.
* Foster links between students, parents and school in partnership
with the Home School Liaison Service
* Access appropriate resources/agencies.
PLAN & REPORT
* To assist in the implementation of the Athlone Ballinasloe SCP as
outlined in the **Apply on the website** Retention Plan submitted to
the Tusla, Child and Family Agency.
* To further the aims of the Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP by
participating in the development/delivery of child centred educational
and personal development programmes which stimulate the interest and
participation of young people between the ages of 4 and **Apply on the
website** years with a view to tackling early school leaving.
* To undertake whatever training and attend whatever meetings which
might be considered appropriate by the Project Co-ordinator.
* To furnish whatever reports/accounts required.
* Ensure records are kept and maintained in an effective and
professional manner adhering to guidelines and legislation.
* Be involved in planning, implementing and evaluating activities
during holiday times.
NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION
* Be requested to attend various meetings from time to time.
* Provide the SCP Coordinator with regular progress reports which
will then be reported to the Local Management Committee.
* Report on a daily basis to the project Coordinator.
* Work as a team member while also have the ability to work on
his/her own initiative.
* Ensure communication and integration with relevant agencies to
ensure the development of strong working links.
* Attend and work the days and hours at the schools or centres as
the Local Management Committee direct which may include evening work
and may include weekend work from time to time and which will be
subject to review. A DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY IS REQUIRED.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be
assigned to him/her by the SCP Coordinator in conjunction with the
Local Management Committee.
* Positively promote the work of Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP.
This job description will be regarded as a guide to the general duties
and responsibilities attached to the post of Project Worker.
Therefore, it is neither definitive nor restrictive and will be
subject to periodic review and revision at the discretion of the Local
Management Committee.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL:
* A recognised third level qualification in any of the following:
_Youth/Community/Education/Social Sciences/Education Disadvantage or
related discipline_
* A minimum of one year?s paid or four year?s voluntary
experience of working with children & young people-at risk in a
supportive environment
* Proficient at planning, implementing and evaluating programmes
* Experience in delivering evidence based and evidence informed
programmes
* Experience of working collaboratively with agencies
* Proficient IT skills, report writing, data collection
* A strong understanding of the principles of community development
* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to children
across the target group age range.
* Communication and facilitation skills/group work
* The ability to plan and deliver
educational/developmental/recreational programmes to individuals and
groups.
* A full, clean driving license and use of car.
DESIRABLE:
* Two year?s paid relevant work experience
* programmes
* Skills and talents which potentially can be brought to the role
which will enhance the work e.g. Art, Music, Sports, IT
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge of the education system and the factors associated with
early school leaving and disengagement
* Qualification in teaching in Primary or Post Primary level
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Possess excellent time-management and organisational skills.
* Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral, character and
initiative.
* Commit to the delivery of quality services to children and young
people.
* Have a good problem solving ability.
* Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation
with line manager and team when appropriate.
* Ability to critically reflect and understand the importance of
critical reflection.
* Capacity/ability to work on their own initiative.
* Ability to support young people?s positive engagement in
education.
* Strong ability to produce reports in accordance with Tusla
Guidelines.
* Ability to support the ongoing positive development of young
people presenting with social, emotional and behavioural issues.
GARDA VETTING:
Candidates will be e-vetted in accordance with The National Vetting
Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts **Apply on the website**
to **Apply on the website**. E-vetting will be a requirement for the
successful candidate.
LOCATION:?BASED IN THE ATHLONE AND BALLINASLOE AREAS.
The work outlined will be carried out at the various schools and
venues within the Athlone / Ballinasloe School Completion Programme
catchment area.
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Specific Purpose Maternity Cover
contract.
SALARY: Point 1 CDYSB Youth Work Scale ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**
In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and
Vulnerable Persons) Acts **Apply on the website** to **Apply on the
website**, Garda vetting will be a requirement for the successful
candidate.
Application by CV and cover letter with references TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SHORTLISTING WILL
APPLY.
It is the policy of Athlone / Ballinasloe SCP to check all references.
Closing date for application is **Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website**.**Apply on the website**
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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