YOUTH WORKER - YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAMME (OBERSTOWN)
JOB TITLE: Youth Worker ? Oberstown Compass Programme
DURATION: initial **Apply on the website**-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hrs a week with weekend and
evening work required
LOCATION: Based in Dublin 8 including work in Oberstown Children
Detention Campus
SALARY: Scale ranging from ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** - ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
dependant on experience of candidate
REPORTS TO: Justice Programmes Manager
JOB CONTEXT
The successful applicant will work within the spirit and values 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 a range of
innovative and holistic interventions. We invite appropriately
qualified individuals to apply who are committed to the healthy
development of young people in Ireland, have a creative approach to
working with our target group, and are enthusiastic about working
within a challenging and innovative environment.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Solas Project, as part of its wider justice programme, has developed a
brand-new role, targeting young people who have been remanded or
sentenced to Oberstown Children Detention Campus. Oberstown works with
under **Apply on the website**s, and aims to?ensure that the young
people detained are supported to move away from offending behaviour to
make a more positive contribution to society.
This new role will include working with young people in the Oberstown
setting, when they return to the community and also some work in the
adult prison system. The programme?s goal is to support these young
people make a successful transition back to community life and
preparing those who will transfer over to adult prison to do so in a
positive way. This role supports our wider justice team in developing
innovative and creative ways of engaging and motivating young people
caught up in the criminal justice sector. We recognise this work will
be challenging and at times difficult and are looking for a youth
worker who will be committed, energetic and with the skills to develop
relationships with the target group.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:
* Minimum of two years? experience of working with young people in
a disadvantaged youth work context or in the juvenile justice system.
* Passionate about the work of Solas Project and committed to its
vision and values.
* Be able to access clearance from the Irish Prison Service to work
in the prison setting.
* A respect for rules around confidentiality within the work setting
Desirable:
* A recognised qualification?in one of the following: Youth Work,
Criminology, Social Work/Care or related discipline.
* 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.
* Clean driving licence and use of own car required daily to support
young people.
* Comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system.
* Appreciation and support of the ethos and values of Solas Project.
* An understanding of, and willingness to work from a trauma
informed approach.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills and ability to manage
commitments.
* Self-starter with a good team ethos and have ability to work on
own.
* Experience of collaboration and building relationships with key
stakeholders (eg. Community Services, Probation Service, Gardai etc).
* Experience of implementing and reviewing programmes involving
young people i.e. personal development, music / sports etc.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:
Compassion, Patience, Integrity, Organisational Astuteness, High
Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Process Improvement, Reporting
Skills, Change Management, Coaching, Supports Innovation, Developing
Standards, Administrative Writing Skills and People Skills.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
_PROGRAMME DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT_
* Assessing and responding to the needs of the target group; which
can include those involved in prolific or violent offending and
presenting with very challenging behaviour.
* Engaging with the young people, building a sustainable effective
relationship with them and motivating them to work towards achieving
their potential
* Supporting young people to make positive lifestyle choices which
will address the complex issues impacting on their lives
* Implement an effective engagement model through a process of both
individual and group work and through outreach work where required.
* Developing innovative and challenging programmes to cater for both
those in detention and those who have returned to the community.
* Enlisting the support of parents, family members, community groups
and other volunteers to enable them to engage effectively with the
target group.
* Completing accurately and submitting on time any standard clerical
procedures of expenses, performance reports, annual plans etc.
* Operating efficient office procedures in line with data protection
requirements e.g., filing, keeping records etc.
* Participating actively in the Justice team and the wider Solas
Project team, including attending team meetings/training, and
preparing written reports as required by management and Funders
_GENERAL SOLAS PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES_
* On occasion support other programmes as required within Solas
Project.
* Ensure Solas Project?s youth work approach is upheld
* Be familiar with and abide by the project?s policies and
procedures, including child protection and health and safety
guidelines.
* Engage in training and development opportunities and actively
participate with the supervision process.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation by
playing an active role in the wider team.
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO:
Ashling Golden, Justice Programmes Manager, Solas Project, Unit 1
Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 or **Apply on the website** by
MONDAY FEBRUARY 7TH AT 5PM
A panel will apply for this role, for candidates who were successful
at the final stage of a selection process, but not offered the
position, for a period of **Apply on the website** months for this and
similar roles. Please note, being placed on a panel does not guarantee
that an appointment will be made.
_SOLAS PROJECT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND IS OPEN TO
FLEXIBLE WORKING PRACTICES INCLUDING JOB SHARING._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
