JOB TITLE: Project Worker
Edenderry School Completion Programme
JOB REF: EDEND**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract (**Apply on the website** Months)
RESPONSIBLE TO: SCP Project Coordinator
LOCATION: Edenderry, Co. Offaly
HOURS: **Apply on the website** Hours
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** Days Pro-rated
PROJECT INFORMATION
The School Completion Programme is a targeted programme which aims to
increase the number of children and young people staying in primary
and post primary school and in doing so improve the number that
successfully complete the Senior Cycle, or equivalent. The School
Completion Programme works with students aged **Apply on the
website**.
The focus of the Programme is to work with those who may be at risk of
educational disadvantage through early school leaving.
The School Completion Programme aims to impact positively on school:
* Attendance
* Retention
* Participation
The School Completion Programme is a national programme, and action
under the Department of Education & Skills DEIS ? ?Delivery
Equality of Opportunity in School Plan (**Apply on the website**)
The Programme provides a range of local targeted interventions in
disadvantaged schools and communities designed to support the
retention of children and young people in education. The School
Completion Programme is funded by Tusla Education Support Service.
The Edenderry School Completion Programme operates in five primary
schools and one post primary schools in the Edenderry / Castlejordon
and Carbury areas. The Edenderry School Completion programme is
managed by the Local Management Committee.
ROLE INFORMATION & KEY DUTIES
School Completion Programme project workers work with both primary and
post primary students. The duties of the School Completion Programme
Project Worker will include but are not limited to:
* Provision of direct, one to one and group supports and
interventions to identified children and young people in primary and
post primary schools as part of the implementation and delivery of the
School Completion Programme plan as set by the Local Management
Committee and with the support of the Project Coordinator
* Organising and facilitating the provision of in-school,
out-of-school, after school and holiday time supports and evidence
based/informed programmes for identified children and young people
* Engaging the target group and supporting those children and young
people to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours in the
areas of social and emotional literacy, personal effectiveness, school
readiness and educational achievement to enable them to effectively
participate in the school environment.
* Enabling and empowering students to participate in their formal
education and other learning and development activities within the
school environment.
* Working collaboratively with other Tusla Education Support Service
including Home School Community Liaison Coordinators, Educational
Welfare Officers, the School Care team, Principals, and other
professionals to identify the students to be engaged with the Project
and to plan coordinated intervention for those children and young
people across appropriate services to compliment SCP interventions.
* Reporting to the Project Coordinator and the Local Management
Committee as required.
* Keeping up to date with local, regional, and national developments
in the educational welfare sector, in relation to both policy and
practice.
* Completing reports and other administrative tasks and recording
procedures as required including attendance tracking and managing
files in relation to students engaged.
* Following policies and procedures prescribed by Edenderry SCP in
relation to child protection and other matters.
* Undertaking any other work relevant to the development of the
programme as may arise.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE _(E) __= ESSENTIAL, (D) =
DESIRABLE_
* Education to Degree standard in a relevant area e.g. social care,
education, youth work etc. (note: candidates with a Diploma and with
exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu
of degree qualifications) (E)
* A minimum of 1 year relevant paid or voluntary experience working
with young people in a similar role (E)
* Experience in the delivery of evidence informed/ based programmes
to young people (D)
* Knowledge and experience of Logic Model planning (D)
* Full Irish driving license and access to a car (E)
* Knowledge of early school leaving factors in Ireland and
familiarity with DEIS Schools (D)
PERSON SPECIFICATION (ALL ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS)
* Empathy, approachability, and an ability to relate to children and
young people
* Understanding of and commitment to the purpose of the School
Completion Programme
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to build and
maintain effective working relationships with children, young people,
and adults.
* Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively
within a pressurised environment
* Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team
* Excellent written communication, including strong report writing
skills.
* Ability to implement and follow organisational guidelines and
processes
* Good computer skills, including experience of MS Word, Excel &
Internet use
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EDENDERRY SCP STAFF (ALL ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS)
* Commitment to the purpose of the School Completion Programme and to
work within the values, policies, and procedures of the Programme
* To always act consistently in a professional manner
* To participate in regular supervision with your line manager
* Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the
work. Work during unsocial hours may be required.
* Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in
training opportunities appropriate to the role
* To undertake other duties as may be requested by the Local
Coordinator and/or the Local Management Committee from time to time
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ROLE
FUNDING: It must be understood that if the funding for the post is
discontinued the post holder?s contract may be terminated.
GARDA VETTING: As our work involves contact with children and young
people, candidates under consideration for employment with Edenderry
SCP will be subject to Garda Vetting.
REFERENCES: The successful candidate will undergo Two reference checks
before commencing employment with Edenderry SCP.
ANNUAL LEAVE: The Project Worker will be entitled to days annual leave
pro rata plus public holidays. The needs of the job must be considered
when applying to take this leave.
HOURS OF WORK: The Project Worker will be expected to work a minimum
of **Apply on the website** hours per week.
Please note this position will require flexibility in relation to
working hours. It is expected that the Project Worker will work during
and after school hours.
SALARY: The salary for this position is Point 2 for new entrants on
the Education and training Boards Youth Worker Scale.
TRAVEL: This post will involve local travel. Domestic travel within
Ireland and occasional meetings may also be required from time to
time. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate
rates.
BASE: The employment base for this post will be Edenderry SCP Office
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made by way of the Edenderry SCP
job application form only. The job application form is available with
this advertisement
CLOSING DATE: The deadline for returning completed application forms
WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY AT 5PM. Completed application forms must be
sent to **Apply on the website**
_APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED._
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