Job Details: Cabra School Completion Programme: Project Worker


Irish Future
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Dublin 1
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Cabra School Completion Programme: Project Worker


PROJECT WORKER IN CABRA SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME

The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a national programme funded
by the Dept. of Education under Tusla Education Support Service. We
provide a range of evidence based, needs led and outcomes focused
interventions for children and young people attending the
participating schools. Our service interventions include 1:1 and group
support aimed at improving students? emotional and social
competencies, their motivation and engagement for school, learning
dispositions and their overall educational experience. In Cabra, the
SCP currently clusters 8 DEIS schools. Due to the expansion of our
service to new DEIS schools, we are seeking to employ one FULL-TIME
(**Apply on the website** hours a week) PROJECT WORKER. We will
consider applicants who may be interested in **Apply on the website**
days a week role.

We are looking for a person with a _minimum_ Level 8 on the NFQ in a
relevant discipline (i.e., psychology, education, social science or
social care, youth work, health allied disciplines). Ability to speak
Irish will be an advantage but is not a requirement of this post.

This is a full-time post that is offered for one year initially (with
a 6-month probation period) with a renewable contract each year and a
permanent contract after 4 years of satisfactory service. There is
currently no public sector pension associated with this post. Salary
scale for this post will be as per CDETB SCP Project Worker scale
**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** - **Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**, starting point will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As a Project Worker you will work in at least 4 schools,_ both primary
and post-primary_, providing a range of in and after school supports.
You will work alongside an experienced School Completion Programme
team, teachers and principals, and have an opportunity to avail of a
range of quality training.

ESSENTIAL:

* Minimum of 2 years? experience of working with vulnerable young
people and families;
* Experience of working in schools and an understanding of the
issues that prevent children and young people from succeeding in
school;
* Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing intervention
programmes;
* Group facilitation experience;
* Experience of providing emotional support to children and/or young
people;
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices and approaches (e.g.,
solution focused interaction, motivational interviewing, cognitive
behavioural therapy approaches, conflict resolution methods, etc.).
You will have an opportunity to avail of free training in some of
these.
* A recognised third level qualification_?_(minimum Level 8 on the
NFQ) in a relevant discipline (i.e., psychology, education, social
work, youth work, health allied disciplines). Training in
psychological, therapeutic, or health allied practices (e.g.,
cognitive behavioural therapy, mental health promotion, art therapy,
etc.) will be an advantage.
* Understanding of Children First guidelines;
* Adaptable, reflective, empathetic individual;
* High degree of initiative and flexibility.

To apply, please complete the application form, attach a CV and a
cover letter and email to **Apply on the website**. Closing date: 5PM,
FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER.

For enquiries, please contact Dr Sylwia Kazmierczak-Murray, SCP
Coordinator (Cabra) at **Apply on the website** **Apply on the
website** or at **Apply on the website**


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Type: Permanent
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Category: Others

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