CANDLE COMMUNITY TRUST
CANDLE OUTREACH MENTORING WORKER
PART-TIME POSITION, ONE-YEAR FIXED CONTRACT
Candle Community Trust, established in **Apply on the website**, is a
registered charity providing educational, developmental and
therapeutic opportunities for ?at risk? youth in Ballyfermot,
Dublin **Apply on the website**. Working in collaboration with the
Probation Service, CDETB, CDYSB, TUSLA and HSE, Candle is committed to
creating and delivering a comprehensive, best practice service to meet
the needs of young people who experience disadvantage and
marginalization.
Candle offers a working environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and
supportive for participants and staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
* A third level degree (or equivalent) in the fields of social work,
social care, humanities, or a related discipline
* A minimum of 3 years? experience of working with vulnerable and
at-risk young people/their families/carers and relevant professionals
* Experience of working with young people on Probation and known to
the criminal justice system
* The ability to work effectively with identified young people and
their families/carers experiencing significant trauma and complexity
* Experience of working in structured and individualised settings
with young people, delivering one to one intensive support to desist
from offending behaviour.
* Enthusiasm, flexibility, and can-do attitude
* Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (salary scale for
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* Professional development opportunities
* A supportive, vibrant, and progressive work environment
Please note that this position will include evening work and
occasional weekend work.
Garda Vetting applies to this position.
Person Specification and Job Description attached.
Applications in the form of cover letter and CV (3 pages max.)
By email to: **Apply on the website** please include ?COMP
Probation? in the subject bar.
The closing date for application is the **Apply on the website**th
January **Apply on the website**
Interviews will be held on week commencing **Apply on the website**st
January **Apply on the website**
_A panel will be formed from which future positions may be filled._
_CANDLE COMMUNITY TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
