PROJECT INFORMATION
The School Completion Programme is a targeted programme which aims to
increase the number of 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 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 Bray North
School Completion Programme is funded by Tusla Education Support
Service (TESS)
The Bray North School Completion Programme operates in 3 primary
schools and one post primary school in the Bray North area.
ROLE INFORMATION & KEY DUTIES
School Completion Programme project workers work with both primary and
post primary students. The project worker reports to the SCP
Coordinator and the local management committee.
The duties of the School Completion Programme Project Worker will
include but are not limited to:
* Being responsible for building working relationships with
management, school staff, community and local groups to ensure a
continium of support and relationships. Relationships are the core of
the work in Bray North SCP.
* Provision of direct, one to one and group supports and
interventions to identified young people in primary and post primary
schools.
* 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 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 such as logic models, including attendance
tracking and managing files in relation to students engaged.
* Engage in any relevant SCP CPD.
* Following policies and procedures prescribed by Bray North SCP in
relation to child protection and other matters.
* Undertaking any other work relevant to the development of the
programme as may arise.
* Attendance issues with a focus on positive attendance and
participation drives
* Analysing needs within the schools and working with the
coordinator in the development of new SCP iniatives and the evolution
of existing programmes.
* The project worker will also liase with relevant government &
community agencies to ensure continuity of support for targeted young
people.
CONTRACT TYPE:?Fixed Term Contract (**Apply on the website** Months)
RESPONSIBLE TO:?SCP Project Coordinator
LOCATION:?Bray, Co. Wicklow
HOURS:?**Apply on the website** per week.
ANNUAL LEAVE:?**Apply on the website** Days?Pro-rated.
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 BRAY NORTH 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 Bray
North SCP will be subject to our own Garda Vetting.
* REFERENCES:?The successful candidate will undergo two reference
checks before commencing employment with Bray North 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 (ETB) Youth Worker Scale (Pro
Rata)
* TRAVEL:?This post will involve local travel. Domestic travel
within Ireland and occasional meetings may also be required from time
to time.
* BASE: SCP staff will be required to move around schools as
required.
APPLICATIONS:?
Applications should be made by completing the attached application
form and emailing it to the project Coordinator at **Apply on the
website**. Or by post to Bray North School Completion Programme,
Ravenswell Primary School, Bray, Co. Wicklow. A**Apply on the
website** X8X7 by FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**. Applications received after this time will not be
considered.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
