SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME DUBLIN 1 AND 7 CLG
PROJECT WORKER POSITION (FULL-TIME):?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS
PER WEEK
ORGANISATION
The Dublin 1 & 7 School Completion Programme works with young people
in Primary and Secondary schools in Dublin?s north-west inner city
who are particularly at risk of early school leaving. We work with
students, their families and local community agencies to encourage
students to reach their full potential within the education system.
THE ROLE
* Provision of direct support to targeted students in and out of
school and including during holiday periods
* Communicating with and providing support to families of referred
students
* Liaising and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (Schools,
Youth Services, Child and Family projects, Education Welfare, Tusla,
Social Work etc.) on behalf of young people and their families
* Working on a one-to-one basis and in groups with young people both
in school and after school
* Planning and delivery of evidence-based and evidence-informed
activities
* Developing and delivering activity based after-school programmes
* School holiday support in one-to-one, small group and larger group
settings
* Working as part of, and actively contributing to the SCP staff
team
* Adhering to the policies of the School Completion Programme
THE PERSON
_ESSENTIAL_
* Third level qualification in relevant area; ie. Youth Work,
Community Development, Psychology, Social Care, Teaching. In
exceptional circumstances, candidates with relevant Level 6
qualification with a high level of pertinent experience in relevant
areas will be considered.
_DESIRABLE_
* Experience of interagency working and protocols
* Experience working with families and young people at risk
* Ability to think critically
* Empathetic approach towards challenging behaviours
* Ability to work well within and contribute to a team
* Knowledge of education system
* Ability to develop informed programmes to meet specific needs of
marginalised young people
* Knowledge of the effects of poverty and social disadvantage upon
young people?s education
* Experience in delivery of evidence-based programmes
* Full, clean driving licence
Suitable candidates will be positive, creative and flexible and work
well as part of a team
The SCP adheres to a **Apply on the website** point Salary Scale,
aligned with the CDYSB Youth Worker salary scale: ?**Apply on the
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Successful candidate will be offered Point 1 of the scale. There is
limited opportunity for negotiation based on the relevant experience
of the candidate
SCP DUBLIN 1&7 ALSO OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
* Free car parking
* Yearly membership of Dublin Bike scheme
* Ongoing training
* Flexible working hours
* Time off in Lieu of excess hours worked
* A fully equipped office (including staff kitchen) in a central
location convenient to many bus routes and within walking distance of
both Luas lines.
CANDIDATES TO COMPLETE ATTACHED APPLICATION FORM AND SEND TO:?**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:?Wednesday the **Apply on the
website**th of September at 5:**Apply on the website**pm
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
