POSITION TITLE: EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CO-ORDINATOR
LOCATION: St. Mary’s National School, Bishop’s Street, Kings
Island, Limerick
WORK SCHEDULE: * Hours per week (With some
evening/weekend work)
Fixed Term * month contract with immediate
start.
ROLE PURPOSE:
TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND
TALENTS THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE
RESILIENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TO PROVIDE A
VARIETY OF WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERIENCES WHICH ENHANCE AND ENRICH
THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ST. MARY’S PARISH.
TO DELIVER INTERVENTIONS BASED ON CORPUS CHRISTI FAMILY CENTRE’S
WORK APPROACH, THAT IS FAMILY CENTRED, OUTCOME FOCUSED AND BASED ON
THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS, STRENGTH AND INTERESTS OF FAMILIES WITH AN
EMPHASIS ON THOSE MOST IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.
ROLE:
The successful applicant will:
* Organise and supervise a series of holistic, regularly scheduled
extra-curricular activities for children and children and families
together focused on building resilience of children and their families
* Actively promote the programme and build relationships with
children and families
* Liaise with the Corpus Christi’s Family Centre’s Care Team
whose work supports families who may be experiencing issues pertaining
to unemployment, education, mental health, homelessness, etc.
* Endeavour to meaningfully engage children and families in bespoke
support programmes that further enhance the social fabric within the
community.
* Liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations that currently
provide support to children and families in the community.
* Continue to enhance the excellent links between local stakeholders
– e.g. educational providers, Corpus Christi Family Centre etc.
* Apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation
with your line manager.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a relevant
professional field.
* Knowledge of community development.
* Demonstrate understanding of support needs and positive outcomes.
* Must have experience of working directly with adults/families in a
community setting or related area.
* Experience in working with vulnerable client groups.
* Experience in making effective referrals to external
organisations.
* Experience in developing relationships with hard to reach clients.
* A record of excellent record and file keeping whilst ensuring
confidentiality.
* A record of good time management.
* Must demonstrate an understanding and commitment to social
inclusion and health promotion.
* Must have experience of establishing contact and developing
relationships with key stakeholders including statutory bodies etc.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
* Be passionate about learning, creative and forward thinking.
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as working in a group
dynamic.
* Ability to engage and maintain healthy relationships with all
stakeholders.
* Ability to write funding applications.
* Insight and understanding of Social Justice Issues.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
A recognised third level practice qualification (minimum level 8 on
the QQI Framework) in one of the following:
* Social Care
* Youth Work
* Psychology
* Education
or relevant experience pertaining to role requirements
Full clean driving licence.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application is by C.V. and Cover letter via email ONLY to **Apply on
the website**
Closing date is *th April **Apply on the
website**
Corpus Christi Family Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer.
This job offer will be made subject to Garda Vetting.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
