TULLAMORE SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POST OF:
FULL TIME PROJECT WORKER - (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK)
LOCATION:?Tullamore/Clara
REPORTS TO: Coordinator
EMPLOYER:?Tullamore School Completion Programme Local Management
Committee
SALARY:
* Salary as per CDYSB Youth Worker Salary Scale; starting point
dependent on skills and experience.
* There is currently no public sector pension associated with this
post.
CONTRACT:
* Fixed purpose contract with the initial contract ending on August
**Apply on the website**st **Apply on the website**.
* The appointment will commence on a date to be confirmed at the
conclusion of the selection process.
* Contract may be renewed depending on performance and continuation
of funding.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
* The School Completion Programme aims to have significant positive
impact on levels of young people?s retention in primary and
secondary level schools and on numbers of pupils who successfully
complete the Senior Cycle, or equivalent.
* Tullamore SCP works with children and young people in 6 primary
and 2 post-primary schools in both Tullamore and Clara.
* SCP work focuses on providing targeted and universal interventions
to young people identified to be most at risk of early school leaving.
* 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.
* It involves supporting students to stay in school through a series
of initiatives such as breakfast clubs, homework clubs, afterschool
supports and evidence-based programmes.
ROLE OF THE PROJECT WORKER:
* To assist in the development of programmes that support students at
risk of early school leaving.
* This is done through working with the SCP team and school
personnel in the provision of a variety of programmes and initiatives.
* We are seeking an adaptive, reflective and empathetic individual.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
* Work on a one to one or small group basis with pupils who have been
identified as being at risk of leaving school early.
* Planning and delivering programmes of work appropriate to
identified needs of the pupils or groups you will engage with.
* Working closely with the staff of various schools and agencies
involved in the Project, in relation to planning, implementing and
evaluating all programmes.
* To establish a link and network with the relevant local and
regional services and agencies.
* To establish links with local clubs and organisations. To promote
access to these mainstream activities and clubs for children
participating in the SCP.
* Engage out of school students in Iscoil.
* Maintaining records of all your work.
* Reporting regularly to the Co-ordinator and the SCP Management
Committee.
* Undertaking any other work relevant to the development of the
programme as may arise.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* A recognised third level qualification (minimum level 8 on the NFQ)
in a relevant discipline - education, psychology, social science,
social care, youth/community work, counselling/psychotherapy or a
related discipline.
* Have an understanding of social and educational disadvantage and
the needs of those who are at risk of early school leaving.
* Experience of working with young people within a supportive
environment (in one to one settings and in group settings).
* Experience of providing emotional support to young people and the
ability to build a positive rapport with children and young people.
* Be able to promote and nurture the education and social
development of young people by planning and tailoring programmes using
a trauma informed approach.
* Group facilitation experience.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices and programmes.
* Understanding of outcome focused work.
* Understanding of Children First Guidelines.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication planning, organisational, networking and
report writing skills.
* ICT proficient.
* Own transport essential in order to carry out SCP duties in both
Tullamore and Clara.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experience of working in schools.
* Experience in developing and delivering innovative child centred
programmes.
* Skills and talents that are transferrable to developing programmes
that will engage students at risk of early school leaving. These might
include art, sports, music, dance, multimedia, therapeutic
interventions etc.
* Experience of working therapeutically with young children
* Training in therapeutic or health allied practices i.e. cognitive
behavioural therapy, mental health promotion, art/play/music therapy
etc.
TO APPLY FOR THE POST:
Please email your CV and cover letter with subject line highlighted as
PROJECT WORKER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** to?the Coordinator **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**?no later than Friday **Apply on the website**rd
September at 4pm.
Short listing will apply and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and
Vulnerable persons) Acts **Apply on the website** to **Apply on the
website**, Garda Vetting is a standard requirement for the successful
candidate.
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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