WOODTURNING INSTRUCTOR IN THE YARD
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.
JOB TITLE: Woodturning Instructor in the Yard
DURATION: initial **Apply on the website**-month contract
SALARY SCALE: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
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qualifications and experience.
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hours (with flexibility on
this for the right candidate)
BACKGROUND
The Yard is a social enterprise with the aim to equip young people
with skills and knowledge that will empower them to fulfil their
personal and professional potential. The Yard Crew is a programme
designed to build young people?s practical and soft skills with the
ultimate goal of increasing their opportunity for employment.
We are now looking for someone skilled in woodturning to work
alongside our Youth Work team in the day to day running of this
programme and the social enterprise aspect of the Yard.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Woodturning instructor will be responsible for the following:
* Delivery of desired outcomes for The Yard Crew in line with that
programme?s strategic objectives.
* Develop and implement meaningful tasks that will engage and
attract participants of The Crew.
* Work alongside the youth workers in managing tailored development
plans with Yard participants.
* Train volunteers and staff in woodwork skills as required.
* As part of a team, and with the support of the Crew participants
design, develop and produce products to be sold as part of the Yard
social enterprise.
* Contribute to the wider strategic development of the Yard Social
enterprise by playing an active role.
* Be familiar with and abide by the project?s policies and
procedures, 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.
ESSENTIAL:
* Skilled woodturner with experience of making a range of products.
* Experience of teaching woodturning or carpentry in a formal or
informal setting
* A desire to build meaningful relationships with young people.
* Self-starter with a good team ethos and have ability to work on
own.
* Appreciation and support of the vision and values of Solas Project
DESIRABLE:
* A recognised qualification in one of the following
* woodwork/carpentry
* business/social enterprise
* Youthwork
* 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.
* Experience of managing challenging behaviour and a proven record
of building relationships with young people.
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO:
Ashling Golden, Solas Project, Unit 1 Liberty View, Longs Place,
Dublin 8 or **Apply on the website** by Thursday March **Apply on the
website**st 5pm.
Solas Project is an equal opportunities employer and is open to
flexible working practices including job sharing.
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.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
