SOLAS@SCHOOL YOUTH WORKER
JOB TITLE: Solas@School Youth Worker
DURATION: initial *-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: Up to * hrs a week (Flexible
option of PT or FT hours available)
LOCATION: Based in Dublin’s South West Inner City (The Liberties)
SALARY: Scale ranging from € *,**Apply on the
website** - € *, * pro
rata. Based on qualifications and experience.
The successful applicant will work within the spirit and values of
Solas Project, the vision of which is an Ireland where all children
and young people truly know their self-worth and can take full
advantage of their potential. We are achieving this through a range of
innovative and holistic interventions from childhood, through
adolescence and into early adulthood. We invite appropriately
qualified individuals to apply who are committed to the healthy
development of young people in Ireland, have a creative approach to
working with our target group, and are enthusiastic about working
within a challenging and innovative environment.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The purpose of this position is work as part of a team to co-ordinate
and run Solas@School programmes in primary and secondary schools.
Solas@School is a collection of school-based programmes aimed at
preparing and supporting young people impacted by social and
educational disadvantage.
Solas@School provides interactive and educational programmes that are
inclusive and allow young people to be creative, have fun and express
themselves. A key focus of Solas@School is support young people
transition successfully from primary to secondary school. Currently
Solas@School works in * local primary and
secondary schools focusing supports on young people in 5th and 6th
class in primary school and 1st and 2nd year in secondary school.
As the programme runs with support of a large number of corporate
partners, the Youth Worker will be required to build relationships
with our three key stakeholders – the young people, the schools
(teachers and principals) and with our corporate partners and
volunteers.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* A recognised qualification in one of the following: Youth Work,
Education, Social Work/Care or related discipline.
* Minimum of one year experience of working with young people.
* Passionate about the work of Solas Project and committed to its
vision and values.
DESIRABLE
* Experience of working with disadvantaged young people in a youth
work context.
* Experience of supporting young people and facilitating groups in a
school setting.
* Understanding and experience of supporting young people impacted
by social and educational disadvantage.
* Experience in coaching or delivering sports programmes.
* Proven track record of ability to attract, motivate and manage
volunteers.
* Innovative approach with the ability to identify and develop new
and fresh ways to support young people that will further the
organisation’s mission.
* Self-starter with a good team ethos and have ability to work on
own.
* Experience of collaboration and building relationships with key
stakeholders (eg. schools, community services, corporate partners).
* Experience of implementing and reviewing programmes involving
young people.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills and ability to manage
events.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Youth Worker will be responsible for the following:
PROGRAMME DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT
* Oversee the smooth day to day running of all aspects of
Solas@School programmes (Solas Business, Solas College, Solas Sport
and transition programme) including directly facilitating sessions.
* Innovate and develop Solas@School existing programmes and develop
new programmes within the vision of Solas@School.
* Build good working relationships with all stakeholders who play an
essential part in the successful running of Solas@School including but
not limited to schools, teachers, companies, volunteers and
universities/colleges involved.
* Manage relationships with corporate volunteers including
delivering training, ensuring volunteers are prepared for their
volunteer experience including an understanding of the disadvantaged
context they will be volunteering in.
* Provide support and supervision to students and volunteers.
* Coordinate and develop all annual events for each aspect of
Solas@School
* Plan activities within the given budget and work withing funding
guidelines.
* Find ways to further integrate the work of Solas@School into the
wider work of Solas Project including joint initiatives with other
programmes.
COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDING
* Stewardship of Solas@School donors in conjunction with Leadership
Team.
* Assist in researching & securing funding for Solas@School
Programme as required.
* Produce Solas@School communications material as required.
* Communicate with Volunteer Co-ordinator on regular basis, ensuring
an adequate number of volunteers in the programme and work together on
the Garda Vetting process for corporate volunteers.
* Complete reports and implement Monitoring and Evaluation plan for
the programme.
* Review the programme’s existing policies and update as
necessary.
GENERAL SOLAS PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with the running of any of the other project’s programmes
as required.
* Ensure Solas Project’s youth work approach is upheld (see
adjoining document)
* Be familiar with and abide by the project’s policies and
procedures, including child protection and health and safety
guidelines for workers and volunteers.
* Seek out training and development opportunities and actively
engage with supervision process.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation by
playing an active role in the wider team.
* Ensure that the values and ethos of the project are reflected in a
consistent manner in all activities.
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO:
Pete Thompson, Windmill View House, Oliver Bond Street, Dublin 8,
D *PK * or **Apply on the
website** by SUNDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER AT 5PM.
A panel will apply for this role, for candidates who were successful
at the final stage of a selection process, but not offered the
position, for a period of * months for this and
similar roles. Please note, being placed on a panel does not guarantee
that an appointment will be made.
Solas Project is an equal opportunities employer and is open to
flexible working practices including job sharing. Possessing a
criminal record does not exclude you form applying for this role.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
* Matched 5% employer pension contribution after successful probation
period.
* * days Annual Leave
* 3 additional annual leave days for long service (2 after 2 years,
1 after 5 years)
* 5 Company Days in addition to annual leave (at Christmas and
Easter)
* Comprehensive induction, training and supervision.
* Bike to work scheme
* External supervision provided.
SOLAS PROJECT YOUTH WORK APPROACH
SOLAS PROJECT WORKS FROM A YOUTH WORK APPROACH WHICH INCLUDES:
LONG- TERM CONSISTENT INTERVENTION - Solas Project provides consistent
long-term intervention to high-risk young people beginning age 5 and
continuing into their mid *s. Ideally, a young
person moves from one programme to the next receiving continuous
support.
TARGET MOST IN NEED – Solas Project targets and prioritises support
for those most in need across all of our programmes. This includes
working closely with schools, family support and other community
services to ensure those most in need are supported.
RELENTLESS OUTREACH & DETACHED YOUTH WORK – Solas Project
persistently targets and pursues young people on an ongoing basis, we
do not give up on young people. This includes engaging with young
people in their own environment through street work and detached youth
work.
ONE TO ONE AND GROUP WORK – we recognise the distinct value of both
one-to-one work with a young people and engage in them in group work.
Both elements are central to our work. Ensuring that they have a
relationship with a trusted adult and can engage positively with their
peers.
INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS – we strive to partner with and work
collaboratively with other agencies and services in the area in order
to offer the maximum support to young people.
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE - we use a restorative approach encouraging young
people to take responsibility for their actions.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT - we recognise the significance of family for our
young people and proactively build relationships with families for the
benefit of the young people.
TRAUMA INFORMED - we acknowledge the impact of trauma on the young
people in our community and working from a trauma informed approach we
build therapeutic relationships.
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT – Solas Project recognises the unique
contributions of volunteers and the benefit for young people of
building relationships with a wide range of trusting adults from
various backgrounds. We currently have approximately **Apply on the
website** volunteers a week supporting our programmes.
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