The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a TUSLA funded programme that
aims to have a significant positive impact on levels of young
people?s attendance, participation, and retention in Primary and
Second level schools.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME IN DROGHEDA NORTHSIDE:
This Programme works with Children and Young people in 3 Primary
schools on the Northside of Drogheda and those living in Mosney
Reception Centre. We work with students, their families and the
community to encourage students to reach their full potential, and
prevent early school leaving in the education system. We do this by
providing a range of targeted and universal supports in school,
afterschool and during holiday time.
THE POSITION:
We are recruiting for a part- time Project Worker to join our small
team. The position will initially be for 7 months fixed term and
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The Project Worker will work in both the Drogheda based primary
schools and in Mosney reception centre. The position will be 2 days in
the Drogheda based Primary schools providing direct supports to
students through delivering whole class evidence based programmes, in
small groups and one to one. The other 2 days will be primarily based
in Mosney Reception Centre providing afterschool supports to the
students living there.
THE PEOPLE:
Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in one
or more of the following fields: youth/Community work, Social care,
Social work, education, psychology, or related discipline. Candidates
must have a full clean drivers licence and use of a car for work
purposes. Candidate must be available for afterschool and evening
work.
MAIN DUTIES PART- TIME PROJECT WORKER:
* Work alongside the Co-ordinator and SCP team to implement and
further develop the School Completion Programme in the 3 Drogheda
Primary schools & Mosney Reception centre.
* Provide direct support to the targeted young people both in school
and after school and in Mosney Reception Centre.
* Plan and deliver whole class and universal evidence based
Programme in classroom settings.
* Plan & deliver personal and social development programmes in a one
to one and group setting in schools and Mosney afterschool?s
* Provision of afterschool supports in the form of Homework Clubs,
afterschool Clubs in schools and Monsey Reception Centre.
* Provision of holiday time supports in the form of Summer
Programmes
* Produce quarterly reports on project activity
* Attend weekly team meetings with the Co-ordinator
* Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
by management, in relation to the role
APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION SHOULD POSSESS:
* A recognised qualification in youth/community work or social work/
social care or teaching
* A proven record of working with children and young people
* Experience in delivering programmes personal and social
development programmes & activities
* The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* A basic working knowledge of computers
* An understanding of the educational system and issues pertaining
to early school leaving
* Possess a full clean driving licence and have access to a car
during work hours
* Experience working with children/young people form diverse
cultural background would be an advantage
* Knowledge of the immigration system would also be an advantage
HOURS:
This is a new position so some flexibility exists. The working hours
will be **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the website** depend
on the right candidate?s availability. These hours will be split
over 4 days and will include afterschool clubs and some evening work.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
FORM ATTACHED TO THIS ADD. ANY FURTHER QUERIES CAN BE ADDRESSED TO
SARA RUSSELL , SCP COORDINATOR ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OR **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
Please email all applications to Sara Russell SCP Coordinator at
**Apply on the website**
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** @ 4PM.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
