YOUTH EDUCATOR
Candle Community Trust invites applications for the full time post of
Youth Educator. The successful candidate will work as part of our
Training Programme where educational and developmental programmes are
delivered in a dynamic learning environment in our purpose-built,
newly developed campus.
We would be interested to hear from candidates who can deliver _one or
more_ of the following subjects: PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, IT SKILLS,
WORK EXPERIENCE, MATHEMATICS, HEALTH RELATED FITNESS, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE.
ABOUT CANDLE COMMUNITY TRUST
Candle Community Trust provides educational, developmental, and
therapeutic programmes for young people. We are committed to creating
and delivering a comprehensive best practice service to meet the needs
of young people and their families who experience disadvantage and
marginalisation. Candle aims to provide a context for the physical,
emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth of the person.
Candle is a progressive organisation that has pioneered the
integration of the Trauma Recovery Model, Restorative Practices, and
an Empowerment Model in our approach to working with young people and
their families. This approach aims to address any underlying trauma or
issues presenting and interventions are supported by Candle?s
in-house therapeutic services.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Youth Educator will work in the development and delivery of
education and developmental programmes to young people aged **Apply on
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4 AND 5. It is important that the candidate has the skills and
commitment to work with our target group, to support the personal and
educational development of our learners.
Youth Educators are responsible for the training and development of
Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme
specifications, together with contributing to other aspects of the
programme throughout the day.
We deliver our education programmes in a supportive environment with
small class sizes.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will have the following:
_Essential:_
* Third level qualification in a relevant area.
* A relevant pedagogical/training or facilitation qualification -
Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 or previous teaching experience.
* Experience of delivering creative educational programmes.
* Competent and confident to deliver educational programmes at
Levels 3, 4 and 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
* Knowledge of child protection legislation and associated
procedures; must have up to date child protection training and/or be
willing to complete child protection training in line with Candle?s
Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Statement.
_Other requirements:_
* Experience of working with vulnerable and at-risk people.
* Ability to engage with learners, to build and maintain a good
working relationship within a professional setting.
* An ability to effectively and sensitively manage difficult
situations.
* Working creatively and imaginatively with learners in formal and
informal educational and developmental contexts.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively
as a team member.
* Sound ethical boundaries.
* A flexible and creative approach.
* I.T. experience and competence.
* An understanding of and commitment to promoting positive mental
health and wellbeing.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (salary scale for
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* Professional development opportunities
* A supportive, vibrant, and progressive work environment
APPLICATION
Please send a cover letter and your CV (max 3 pages) to **Apply on the
website**, with ?Youth Educator? in the subject line.
Closing date for receipt of application is **Apply on the website**
noon on Wednesday 3rd August **Apply on the website**.
Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held the week of the 8th August **Apply on the
website**.
GARDA VETTING APPLIES TO THIS POSITION.
_A PANEL WILL BE FORMED FROM WHICH FUTURE POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED.__
__CANDLE COMMUNITY TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
