ROLE SPECIFICATION FOR SOLAS PROJECT JUSTICE PROGRAMME TEAM LEADER
JOB TITLE:? Youth Justice Team Leader (New Project)
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 **Apply on the website** and Dublin 8
area.
SALARY: Scale dependant on qualifications and experience starting at
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REPORTS TO:? Justice Programmes Manager
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 from childhood, through
adolescence and into early adulthood. 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, a high level of flexibility and are
enthusiastic about working within a challenging and innovative
environment.?
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Solas Project, as part of its wider justice programme, has developed
Rua, targeting young people (**Apply on the website**+) involved in
serious levels of offending. These young people, identified by the
Gardai, are deemed unsuitable for existing Diversion Programmes or
have not successfully engaged with existing programmes. Rua has
operated in the Dublin 8 area for almost 5 years and is now being
expanded in line with the goals of the Juvenile Justice Strategy
**Apply on the website**. Our staff team is being expanded to work in
the Dublin **Apply on the website** area of the city, with 3 full time
youth workers and a team leader, bringing our high level support
approach to our target group living in this community. We recognise
this work will be challenging and at times difficult and are looking
for a team leader who will be committed, energetic and with the skills
to develop a programme in a new area as well as building relationships
with the target group and their staff team.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL:
* A proven track record as a team player with an ability to lead and
motivate both staff and volunteers. Leadership experience would be an
advantage.
* Extensive experience of working with ?at risk? young people
and an understanding of the challenges faced by young people living in
areas designated as disadvantaged.
* Experience of facilitating individual support work, outreach and
groups of young people.
* Appreciation and support of the ethos and values of Solas Project
DESIRABLE:
* An NSETS recognised professionally endorsed qualification in Youth
Work or Youth and Community Work plus 2 years full time experience of
working with young people at risk in a youth work setting in a paid
capacity
OR
Have worked with young people for 4 years full time and have
experience of working with young people at risk in a youth work
setting in a paid capacity and have an equivalent professional Degree
level qualification within the Education/Social Sciences /Youth Work
or Community Work field.
* Evidence of an innovative approach to identify needs and develop
new ways to support young people.
* Clean driving licence and use of own car.
* Strong understanding of the criminal justice system.
* Experience in planning, delivery and evaluation of Youth Work
programmes including risk assessments.
* Experience of community development work, meaningful collaboration
and interagency working.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:
Compassion, Patience, Flexibility, Strong organisational skills,
Innovation and leadership, Resilience, Report Writing and IT Skills,
Managing Change, Developing Standards, and People Skills.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
YOUTH JUSTICE WORK OVERSIGHT
* Lead and oversee the smooth day to day running of the programme
including safe and competent delivery of Youth Justice based
interventions.
* Lead a team to directly deliver youth work programmes, including
both one to ones and group work.
* Directly deliver both one to one and group work with target group.
* Ensure effective engagement with the target group and the
development of trusting relationships with the young people and their
families.
* Support the team with their work including regular individual and
team meetings and hands on work as required.
* Oversee the completion and implementation of risk assessments and
case management plans.
* Ensure agreed targets are met and all reporting procedures are
completed competently and on time. This includes both internal and
external reports.
* Build good working relationships with all third-party stakeholders
including but not limited to relevant community organisations, An
Garda Siochana and the Project Committee.
* Plan for the growth of programmes, identifying any emerging issues
and design creative responses to them including ongoing reviewing of
their programmes to ensure we are keeping pace with best Irish and
international practice.
* Ensure health & safety measures are implemented and maintained.
* Ensure the Rua intervention model is implemented.
* 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
MANAGING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
* Hold regular team meetings and source suitable training for your
team as required.??
* Provide regular supervision and manage performance of all direct
reports.
* Motivate and support their team to be creative, competent and
passionate in their work and develop a positive team dynamic.
* Review and maintain staff schedules in order to maximise their
time and outputs.
* Be part of the recruitment of new staff together with the
leadership team.
* Oversee management of volunteers and students within your team,
including allocating team members to act as supervisors/mentors and
managing any issues arising.
* Value the contribution of volunteers by integrating them into your
programme. Maintain regular communication with Volunteer Co-ordinator,
ensuring adequate volunteers in programmes, developing volunteer
opportunities and reporting on issues as required.
FINANCE AND FUNDING
* Plan programme activities within the given budget and manage the
spending on an ongoing basis.
* Ensure the financial controls laid down by Solas Project are
adhered to by the team and the resources allocated to their team are
utilised appropriately within the necessary timeframe.
* Write grant applications and produce reports for funders as
required in conjunction with the Justice Programmes Manager.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* You may occasionally be required to assist with the running of
other Solas Project?s programmes or activities.
* Seek out training and development opportunities and actively
engage with supervision process.
* Be familiar with and abide by the project?s policies, including
child protection and health and safety guidelines for workers and
volunteers.
* Ensure that the values and ethos of the project are reflected in a
consistent manner in all activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role please send a CV and cover letter by **Apply on
the website**pm on MONDAY MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH to:
Ashling Golden, Justice Programmes Manager, Unit 1 Liberty View, Longs
Place, Dublin 8 or to **Apply on the website**.
First round interviews will take place on the week of March **Apply on
the website**st.
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.
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Solas Project is an equal opportunities employer and is open to
flexible working practices including job sharing.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
