BEST SCP PROJECT WORKER
(BALLYMUN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TEAM, SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME)
ABOUT BEST
BEST (Ballymun Educational Support Team) is a company limited by
guarantee (CLG) and registered charity, established in **Apply on the
website** as a Ballymun community response to the significant issue of
at risk and disengaged young people within the education system. BEST
currently receives its funding from TESS (Tusla Education Support
Service) SCP.
BEST has a clear child centred approach as the core of its ethos. The
focus of the work is delivering tailored support to children and young
people in and out of school, at primary and post primary level, who
present with complex needs. These needs stem from multiple factors
impacting the community including; intergenerational trauma, mental
health, drug use, violence, poverty and the resulting experiences of
living in cycles of crisis.
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
2 X PART TIME SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME PROJECT WORKERS
Fixed term, part time contract (**Apply on the website** hours pw /
**Apply on the website** months per year)
Specified purpose, part time contract (**Apply on the website** hours
pw / **Apply on the website** months per year)
OVERVIEW OF ROLE:
* To work with targeted young people at primary and post primary
school level who have been identified as being at risk;
* To develop/deliver innovative and intensive personal/social
development programmes on a one to one and group basis both in school
and out of school settings,
* To work as part of a school care team and a wider BEST Team.
IN SCHOOL SERVICE; PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This service is a school-based programme that operates at both primary
and post primary levels in the Ballymun area. The focus of this
service is to support and work closely with students who would, for a
number of factors, be at risk of early school leaving.
* Work on a one to one or small group basis with students who have
been identified as being at risk of leaving school early;
* Support young people by delivering programmes that develop
interpersonal skills, self-awareness, resilience and coping strategies
etc;
* Co-ordinate a structured caring approach within the school whilst
complementing existing structures;
* Provide support and advocacy for the target young people;
* Develop personalised programmes for targeted young people who are
experiencing ongoing challenges in school and are at risk of/on
suspension;
* Foster links between students, parents and school in conjunction
with Home School Liaison;
* Access appropriate resources/agencies required to support the
needs of the children and young people we work with.
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REQUIREMENTS: CANDIDATES MUST;
* Hold a relevant degree level qualification in Psychology, Applied
Social Care/Social Studies, Education, Youth Work, or an equivalent
qualification.
* Have a minimum of three years post graduate experience in the
provision of services for young people at risk;
* Be able to promote and nurture the education and social
development of young people by planning and tailoring programmes using
a trauma informed approach;
* Be able to model positive relationships and support the positive
ongoing development of young people presenting with personal, social
and emotional needs.
APPLICATIONS:
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV WITH SUBJECT LINE HIGHLIGHTED AS
PROJECT WORKER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NO
LATER THAN 2PM MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY.
IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD WEEK BEGINNING 6TH JUNE
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
START DATE FOR POSTS WILL BE MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND AUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED / FOR
QUERIES PLEASE EMAIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
