ROLE SPECIFICATION FOR YOUTH WORKER IN THE YARD (PART -TIME)
The Youth Worker will work within the spirit of Solas Project, the
vision of which is an Ireland where all children and young people
truly know their self-worth and can take full advantage of their
potential. We are achieving this through providing a range of
innovative interventions that equip and empower young people to reach
their full potential, live life to the full and participate fully in
society. Through programmes of learning, mentoring, personal and
social development we support young people to create a brighter future
for themselves and their communities.
We invite appropriately qualified individuals to apply who are
committed to the healthy development of young people, have a creative
approach to working with our target group, and are enthusiastic about
leading within a demanding youth work environment.
BACKGROUND OF THE YARD
The Yard, our woodturning social enterprise is a safe, encouraging
environment for young people to grow and develop their skills whilst
also creating a vision for the future. The Yard caters for young
people who have left the education system early and are not in
education or employment. Other issues facing our target group may
include involvement in the criminal justice system and substance
misuse. Young people develop the practical skills of woodturning
alongside the soft skills needed to find and sustain employment.
JOB TITLE: Youth Worker in the Yard
DURATION: **Apply on the website** months
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hours a week (with possibility
for extension of hours)
SALARY: Scale ranging from ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** - ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** (pro
rata) dependant on qualifications and experience of candidate
REPORTS TO: Justice Team Leader
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL:
* A recognised qualification in one of the following: Youth Work,
Education, Social Work/Care or related discipline.
* Minimum of one years? experience of working with young people in
a youth work context.
* Passionate about the work of Solas Project and committed to its
vision and values.
DESIRABLE:
* Understanding and experience of supporting young people impacted by
social disadvantage.
* Innovative approach with the ability to identify and develop new
and fresh ways to support young people that will further the
organisation?s mission.
* Woodwork skills and/or experience of social enterprise would be an
advantage but not essential.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills.
* Self-starter with a good team ethos and have ability to work on
own.
* Experience of collaboration and building relationships with key
stakeholders
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:
Compassion, Patience, Organisational Astuteness, High Emotional
Intelligence, Resilience, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills,
Change Management, Coaching, Supports Innovation, Developing
Standards, Administrative Writing Skills and People Skills.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The role is divided into 2 broad areas, namely youth work and Social
Enterprise. The Youth Worker will be responsible for the following:
PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
* Delivery of desired outcomes for The Yard Crew in line with that
programme?s objectives.
* Develop and implement meaningful activities that will engage and
attract participants of The Crew.
* Work as part of a team, including working alongside a qualified
woodwork instructor.
* Day to day management of Yard trainees, including managing their
timekeeping, behaviour and records of working hours.
* Initiate, manage and develop tailored development plans with
participants of The Crew.
* Support and communicate with volunteers and students through face
to face meetings, phone calls and emails and all the necessary means
to ensure that the volunteers are valued and recognised for their
efforts.
* With the Volunteer Co-ordinator, advertise, recruit and process
new volunteers for the programme to include interviews, application
and Garda Vetting process and checking up references.
* Prepare volunteer rotas for the programme to ensure adequate cover
for all activities.
* Be responsible for caretaking of the Yard workshop and containers.
Including storage of materials and equipment, waste disposal and
ensuring health and safety measures are in place.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
* With support from the participants of The Crew and other 3rd party
organisations develop and run the Yard as a social enterprise.
* Ensuring that the social enterprise is successful in line with the
outputs and revenue goals including liaising with customers and
arranging markets as required.
OTHER
* As required assist with the running of any of the other project?s
programmes or activities.
* Be familiar with and abide by the project?s policies and
procedures, including child protection and health and safety
guidelines for workers and volunteers.
* Review the programme?s existing policies and update and/or
amending same where necessary.
* Contribute, as requested, to Solas Project?s communications
including regular updates from The Yard.
* Work with and respond to queries from any 3rd parties requesting
information on the programme.
* Contribute to the wider strategic development of the project by
playing an active role.
* Ensure that the values and ethos of the project are reflected in a
consistent manner in all activities.
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO:
ASHLING GOLDEN, SOLAS PROJECT, UNIT 1 LIBERTY VIEW, LONGS PLACE,
DUBLIN 8 OR **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER AT 5PM.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
