Newbridge Youth Training & Development Centre provides educational and
vocational training programmes and support services to early school
leavers aged * years, in County Kildare. The
courses are designed to support learners to develop key life and work
skills and to achieve relevant certification necessary for progression
into employment, further education, or training. The Board of
Newbridge YTDC invites applications from enthusiastic and
self-motivated individuals for the position of:
ADVOCATE
(CAREER BREAK FIXED TERM CONTRACT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** MONTHS, UP
TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK COMMENCING APRIL **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**)
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS:
* A recognised degree level qualification with a Post-grad in Career
Guidance or equivalent and significant experience of working with
young people
* The ability to provide guidance to new and emerging learners
* The ability to work effectively with CTC staff, learners, external
partners, employers and others as appropriate to support learner
progression
* Experience of working as a part of a team and an ability to
network, liaise with and work alongside relevant statutory and
community agencies
* An ability to be a self-starter and to manage a workload
* A knowledge of QQI and the National Framework of Qualifications
* Excellent communication, listening and IT skills
* An understanding of early school leavers, the issues presenting
for them and their needs along with the agencies who provide support
KEY DUTIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
* Provide one to one career path planning with a caseload of **Apply
on the website** – * year-old learners who
attend Newbridge Youth Training & Development Centre
* To work as an integral team member of the training centre
* To meet with all learners when they apply to YTDC and to liaise
with relevant agencies and personnel to support each applicant
* To support learners as they progress through the centre and sign
post learners to services as needed
* To engage with other agencies, support networks and community
forums associated with the post of Advocate.
* To assist learners to find work placements / progression routes
Newbridge YTDC offers an excellent package to the successful candidate
including, a salary range of € *,**Apply on
the website** to € *, *
(starting point will apply as per national guidelines) which,
incorporates two long service increments, a contributory pension
scheme and training and development opportunities for the successful
candidate.
Hybrid working option available. A full clean driving licence and
access to a car is also required. The successful candidate will be
appointed subject to receiving the appropriate Garda clearance and
satisfactory references.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND CURRICULUM VITAE SHOULD
BE MARKED ‘PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL’ AND CLEARLY MARKED WHICH
POSITION IS BEING APPLIED FOR AND RETURNED TO:
THE GENERAL MANAGER VIA EMAIL TO:**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date for receipt of applications is noon Monday **Apply on the
website**th February *
Shortlisting may apply.
Newbridge YTDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Canvassing & late
applications will disqualify.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
