PROJECT WORKER ? SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME
SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME
The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of
support for primary and post primary children and young people who
have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving or
who are out of school and have not successfully transferred to an
alternative learning site or employment. The School Completion
Programme is a funded programme by the Department of Education under
TESS (Tusla Education Support Services). SCP aims to retain a young
person to completion of the leaving certificate, equivalent
qualification or suitable level of educational attainment which
enables them to transition into further education, training or
employment.
SOUTH CLONDALKIN SCP, DUBLIN **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The South Clondalkin SCP works with children and young people in six
primary and two post-primary schools in the South Clondalkin and
surrounding areas. We work with students, their families and the
community to encourage students to reach their full potential, and
prevent early school leaving in the educational system.
THE POST:
The Project Worker will work as part of a team within the South
Clondalkin Cluster SCP, providing support for students in school,
after school, out of school, and during holiday time.
DUTIES:
* Working with individual children/young people and small groups of
children/young people who have been targeted for mentoring & support
through the South Clondalkin SCP programme.
* Planning and delivering programmes of work appropriate to
identified needs of the various students or groups you will engage
with.
* Engaging children and young people, and where appropriate their
families, in activities in-school, out-of-school, after-school and
during holiday periods.
* Working closely with the staff of various schools and agencies
involved in the programme, in relation to planning, implementing and
evaluating all programmes.
* Maintaining records and data of all your work.
* Reporting regularly to the programme Co-ordinator and the SCP
Local Management Committee.
* Undertaking any additional duties as requested by the
Co-ordinator.
* Assisting with evaluation, review and future planning for the
project.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Relevant third level qualification in education, psychology, social
science, social care, youth/community work or related discipline.
* Experience of working with children and young people in a one to
one or group setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Knowledge of the Irish educational system
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
* A full clean driving license and own transport
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experience of developing tailor-made programmes for young people.
* Relevant **Apply on the website** years? experience working with
children, young people and families in a similar field.
* Additional training in evidence-based programmes or in programmes
complementary to the goals of the School Completion Programme.
HOURS:
The project worker post will be a 3 day (**Apply on the website**
hours) or a 4 day (**Apply on the website** hours) post. These hours
are inclusive of breaks.
REMUNERATION:
Salary as per CDYSB youth worker new entrants salary scale (pro-rata
for part-time positions); starting point dependent on skills and
experience. These posts will be fixed term/specified purpose contracts
which are subject to funding, probationary period and satisfactory
service in the post.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**
no later than Tuesday 4th January **Apply on the website** at 5pm.
Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may apply. Only
those selected for interview will be contacted.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting
and Reference Checks.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
