YOUTH WORKER - RUA YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAMME
JOB TITLE: Youth Worker - Rua
DURATION: initial *-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: * hrs a week with occasional
weekend and evening work required
LOCATION: Based in Dublin * and or Dublin 8
SALARY: Scale starting at € *,**Apply on the
website** (dependant on qualifications and experience).
REPORTS TO: Rua Team Leader
JOB CONTEXT
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. 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
Solas Project, as part of its wider justice programme, has developed
Rua, targeting young people ( *+) involved in
serious levels of offending (harder to reach). These young people, who
will be identified by the Gardai, are deemed unsuitable for existing
Diversion Programmes or have not successfully engaged with existing
programmes. We are looking for a staff member who is interested in
developing innovative and creative ways of engaging and motivating the
target group. We recognise this work will be challenging and at times
difficult, as it involved dealing with challenging and often traumatic
situations, and are looking for staff who will be committed, energetic
and with the skills to develop and manage a relationship with the
target group.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
TO APPLY:
Please send a CV and cover letter to: Adam Logue, Solas Project, Unit
1 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 or * by
THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF AUGUST. Expected interview date is
the week of September 9th.
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.
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TEAM LEADER - RUA YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAMME
JOB TITLE: Team Leader – Rua Dublin 8
DURATION: initial *-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: * hrs a week with occasional
weekend and evening work required
REPORT TO: Justice Programmes Manager
LOCATION: Based in Dublin 8 area primarily.
SALARY: Scale starting at € *,**Apply on the
website** (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, a high level of flexibility and are
enthusiastic about working within a challenging and innovative
environment.
BACKGROUND TO THE ROLE
Solas Project, as part of its wider justice programme, has developed
Rua, targeting young people ( *+) involved in
serious levels of offending (harder to reach). These young people, who
will be identified by the Gardai, are deemed unsuitable for existing
Diversion Programmes or have not successfully engaged with existing
programmes. We are looking for a team leader who is interested in
developing innovative and creative ways of engaging and motivating the
target group and leading the team of youth workers. We recognise this
work will be challenging and at times difficult, as it involved
dealing with challenging and often traumatic situations, and are
looking for staff who will be committed, energetic and with the skills
to develop and manage a relationship with the target group.The staff
team currently consists of a team leader position and 3 youth work
staff. The Rua Dublin 8 team work as part of the wider Solas Project
justice team and the team leader will report to the Justice Programmes
Manager.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
TO APPLY:
Please send a CV and detailed cover letter to:
Ashling Golden, Solas Project, Unit 1 Liberty View, Longs Place,
Dublin 8 or * by THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
OF AUGUST. Expected interview date is the week of September 9th.
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.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
