SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME (SCP):
Longford SCP
JOB TITLE:?PROJECT WORKER (2 POSITIONS)
LOCATION:?Longford Town
(1)Full Time Yearly Term Contract September to May _REF: LSCP **Apply
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(2) Full Time Yearly Contract All Year (incl Summer) _REF: LSCP
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NO. OF HOURS:?**Apply on the website** hours per week
The School Completion Programme is a programme to support students who
are at risk of early school leaving and students of school going age
who are not currently attending school.
The role of the Project Worker will be to work with a selected group
of children and young people to improve attendance, participation and
retention. The SCP is one of three strands of the Tusla Education
Support Services (TESS).
Improved attendance, participation and retention in school are the
desired outcomes of SCP. The aim of the programme is to retain young
people to completion of the Leaving Certificate or equivalent
qualification or suitable level of educational attainment which
enables them to transition into further education, training or
employment.
There are **Apply on the website** schools in the Longford SCP
Cluster: seven primary schools and six post-primary school. Project
Workers will work as part of a team with SCP Coordinator as line
manager.
The focus of the programme is to provide support for participants in
school, after school and during holiday time.The Project Worker will
work with the Co-ordinator to design, organise, implement, monitor and
evaluate support programmes for children and young people,
collaborating with projects and agencies at local, regional and
national level as necessary. Project Workers will assist in the
implementation and delivery of initiatives under the direction of the
Co-ordinator.
PROJECT WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION
Students at risk of early school leaving, or who may need additional
support in maintaining good attendance or participation in school, are
identified and referred to SCP. They will be supported through
initiatives which respond to their particular needs and enhance their
opportunities to engage more fully in education. In collaboration with
relevant school personnel and teams, the School Completion Programme
identifies evidence-based and locally designed interventions which aim
to impact positively on the young people involved. Ongoing evaluation
and review of interventions is part of the role. Project Workers will
be required to assist the Co-ordinator in the implementation of such
programmes with large and small groups of children and young people
and from time to time on a one to one basis. Project Workers will be
required to be flexible in terms of availability before and during the
school day and during school holidays.
THE DUTIES OF THE PROJECT WORKER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PROJECT
CO-ORDINATOR, WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING THOUGH THE LIST IS NOT
EXHAUSTIVE:
* The organisation and delivery of initiatives in support of children
and young people identified through the Intake Framework for
participation in the School Completion Programme.
* Initiative and creativity in developing programmes which will
advance the interests of children and young people so that they get
the maximum benefit from education and are encouraged to stay in
school.
* Regular meetings with the project Co-ordinator
* To report directly to the Co-ordinator
* The keeping of excellent records of all activities
* Adherence to all policies as set out by the Local Management
Committee
* Completion of training/CPD as required by TESS and/or in
compliance with legislation
* Presentation of regular progress reports to Co-ordinator and Local
Management Committee
* Attend and work the days and hours at the schools or other centres
as directed by the Co-ordinator and Local Management Committee.
Flexibility in terms of evening and weekend work will be required from
time to time.
* Among the activities in which Project Workers may be involved are,
student supports, transfer programmes, holiday programmes, in-school
initiatives, one to one and group mentoring with selected groups of
children and young people. Project Workers may be required to run
breakfast, lunch and sports clubs for identified children and young
people.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Level 7 qualification (at minimum) in the areas of
education/teaching; youth/community work; science/social care or other
relevant area of expertise
* A minimum of 5 years practical experience of working with children
and young people who experience disadvantage.
* A thorough understanding of the Irish education system and the
factors which can lead to early school leaving
* Experience working with children and young people in a one to one
and group setting
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent record keeping skills
* Excellent communication, organisational and networking skills
* This position is subject to Garda Vetting for child safeguarding
purposes. Only candidates who successfully obtain vetting can be
appointed to the position.
REMUNERATION:
* Salary as per CDYSB New Entrants Salary Scale; starting point
dependent on skills and experience. The post will be a fixed term
contract, for one year, which is subject to funding and satisfactory
service in the post.
TO APPLY:
Please complete the application form below and include 2 recent
referee contact details should be emailed for the attention of the
coordinator at **Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is 5pm on MONDAY THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Please Note Reference Number of the job you are applying for on your
application.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Type: Permanent
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