PART-TIME PROJECT WORKER (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK)?
The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of
support for primary and post primary children and young people who
have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving.
It aims to have a positive impact on students? levels of attendance,
participation and retention. It is a support under the Delivering
Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) Programme, funded by the
Department of Education. ?
ABOUT NORTH FINGAL SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME:
The Programme provides supports to 2 Post Primary and 4 Primary DEIS
schools in the North Fingal area.?
THE POSITION:
The Project Worker will work as part of a team providing support to
targeted students in school, after school, out of school and during
holiday time.?
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Level 8-degree standard qualification in one of the following
disciplines:? youth work, social science, education/teaching or a
related discipline.?
* A minimum of 1 years? practical experience of working with
children and young people at risk within a supportive environment.
* An understanding of the factors attributing to early school
leaving.?
* A good understanding of the Irish Education system and Education
welfare legislation.?
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with
at risk children, young people and their families.?
* Excellent communication, planning, organization, networking and
report writing skills.
* Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative
but seek guidance as appropriate.
* Ability to manage competing demands in tight timescales.
* A full clean driving licence and use of a car.?
* Computer literacy.
* Child protection trained.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experienced in the delivery of evidence based/informed
programmes.?
* Ability to develop and deliver programmes to meet the needs of our
target group.?
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:?
* Identify student needs and develop appropriate interventions.?
* To provide behavioral and emotional support to participants in a
small group or one-to-one basis, supporting solution-focused
outcomes.?
* To liaise with school personnel, external agencies and
families/guardians as required.
* Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of
interventions.?
* Comply with project guidelines in relation to record keeping and
report writing.?
* To attend meetings and participate in staff training where
relevant.
* Undertake any other tasks as required by the Local Coordinator.
* Flexibility and the ability to respond to needs in a demanding and
changing environment.?
LOCATION: The post will require travel between schools within the
North Fingal SCP cluster with an office base in Balbriggan.
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week details of which will
be agreed with Co-Ordinator.?
SALARY: The salary scale is per Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education and
Training Board YOUTH WORKER NEW ENTRANT SCALE. Starting point is
dependent on skills and experience.?
In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and
Vulnerable Persons) Act **Apply on the website**, e-vetting will be
required for the successful candidate.?
APPLICATION is by Curriculum Vitae and cover letter and sent by email
to:?
**Apply on the website** CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT 5PM. LATE APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
