YOUTH WORKER FOR SENIOR AFTER SCHOOLS CLUB
JOB TITLE: Youth Worker – Senior After School Club (8 – **Apply on
the website** year olds)
DURATION: Initial *-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: * hrs a week (4 afternoons and 2
mornings during school term, flexibility required during school
holidays).
LOCATION: Based in Dublin’s South West Inner City (The Liberties).
SALARY: Scale starting at € *,**Apply on the
website** pro rata (dependant 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.
BACKGROUND TO THE ROLE
Solas Projects After School Programme has been running since **Apply
on the website**, and was born out of a desire to provide a safe,
encouraging home-like environment after school for children living in
challenging circumstances. The Club runs from Monday to Thursday
2. *pm to 6pm. Each day there are three main
components: a warm nutritious meal, assisting children with their
homework and a constructive, fun activity. Through all its activities
the programme strives to build up each child’s self-worth and
confidence, and to help each child discover his or her gifts and
abilities.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Minimum of one years’ experience of working with young people in
a youth work context
* Passionate about the work of Solas Project and committed to its
vision and values.
* Understanding and experience of supporting young people impacted
by social disadvantage.
DESIRABLE
* A recognised qualification in one of the following: Early
Childhood Education, Social Care, Primary Education, Youth and
Community Work or related discipline.
* Experience of working with children aged 5 – 8 year olds and
managing challenging behaviour.
* Experience of planning, implementing, and reviewing programmes
involving children and young people.
* Proven experience of working successfully as part of a team.
* Experience of collaboration and interagency working and working
with volunteers.
REQUIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:
Compassion, Patience, High level of flexibility, Resilience, Open to
Innovation and creativity, Administrative and Report writing skills
and Strong People Skills.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall responsibility for the day to day running and development of
our Senior After School Club in accordance with the objectives of the
programme, and show flexibility in meeting this responsibility.
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
* Provide a structured and loving home like environment where
children feel safe and boundaries are clear.
* Create and implement a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention plan for
each child and willing to explore therapeutic supports.
* Plan daily programmes and activities each term with support from
the After School Team Leader.
* Lead and/or willingness to take part in outdoor activities and
adventure sports.
* Organise holiday projects, trips and parties within set budget.
FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS
* Build trusting relationships with children and their families.
After initial meeting, maintain regular communication with parents.
* Liaise with parents, teachers and other community / statutory
agencies as required.
* Maintain regular communication with the schools of the children in
the programme.
* Meet with young people on one-to-one basis in school and/or at
home as required.
* Actively engage with families, schools and other community
organisations regarding referrals and to fill spaces as they arise.
VOLUNTEERS
* Support, train and supervise volunteers and students involved in
the Junior Afterschool Club including regular debriefs and organising
team meetings as required.
* Meet with the Volunteer Co-ordinator on regular basis, giving
feedback on volunteer performance.
PLANNING AND EVALUATION
* Research and develop new content for programmes and seeking out
funding opportunities as needed.
* Play an active part in the After School team including attending
weekly meetings, supervision sessions
* Keep good programme records and support in administration for
funding requirements including managing NCS registrations and returns.
* Plan within set budget and budget effectively.
* Ensure club venue is kept clean and tidy and identify maintenance
support needed.
GENERAL SOLAS PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES:
* 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.
* Assist with the running of any of the other project’s programmes
or activities as required.
* Engage in training and development opportunities and actively
engage with supervision process.
* Contribute to the wider strategic development of the project by
playing an active role.
* Ensure that the values and ethos of the project are reflected in a
consistent manner in all activities.
TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL A CV AND DETAILED COVER LETTER TO:
Pete Thompson, Unit 1 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 or **Apply
on the website** by MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JULY 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.
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
