CHILDREN?S SERVICE MANAGER
The Fr. McGrath Centre is seeking to employ a full time Children?s
(Support) Services Manager.
This post will be responsible for the development and implantation of
our Annual School Completion Program Retention Plan and affiliated
school age childcare and education support services. This project?s
aim is to combat educational and social disadvantage through targeted
interventions.
* The minimum professions qualifications and experience required:
Level 7 or higher in Early Childhood Care and Education, Social Care,
Youth work or required discipline.
* 4 years? experience working with children and young people in a
community-based setting.
* 2 year?s leadership experience in a similar setting.
* Good knowledge of early school leaving and social disadvantage
factors.
* An excellent working knowledge and understanding of child
development and the needed of school aged children.
* A commitment and ability to lead quality care and practice in a
team setting.
* Excellent communication and organization skills.
* Experience or working in partnership with parents and other
professionals.
* Experience in the implementation of Children?s First Guidelines
and all matters relating to Child Protection.
* A good working knowledge of and demonstrated capacity to working
in and maintaining an inclusive environment for children and families.
* A full clean driver?s license and access to a car. (Desired, not
essential)
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Empathy, approachability and an ability to relate to children and
young people.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including
strong report writing.
* Good IT proficiency, including experience of MS Word, Excel and
internet.
* A professional, personable manner.
* A creative, flexible, child-centred approach.
Applications should be made by forwarding cover letter and CV by email
to **Apply on the website** by Friday **Apply on the website**nd of
April. Job descriptions details please contact Karin Todd **Apply on
the website** or email **Apply on the website**. This is an annually
funded position.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
