SMILE SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME LIMERICK
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
SMILE (St Munchin’s and Moyross Initiative for Learning and
Education) School Completion Programme wishes to appoint a full-time
( * hours) Project Worker.
SMILE SCP is located in the Northside of Limerick city and includes
the catchment area of Ballynanty, Kileely, Thomondgate, Moyross and
Caherdavin. There are six schools in its cluster comprising of one
secondary school and five primary schools, namely: Thomond Community
College, Thomond Primary School, Salesian’s Primary School, Corpus
Christi Primary School, Mary Queen of Ireland National School and
Christ the King National School.
The role of the project worker, under the direction of the Project
Coordinator, will be to work with a selected group of young people
being supported to remain in school until the leaving certificate or
equivalent. The core objectives of School Completion Programme are to
improve Attendance, Participation and Retention which will be
supported through the delivery of in-school, afterschool,
out-of-school and holiday provision.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:
* Educated to level 7 standard in any of the following disciplines:
_Education/psychology/ youth work/community development/social
sciences or area that supports children & young people at risk_
* A minimum of 3 years’ paid experience of working with children &
young people at-risk in a supportive environment
* A good understanding of the work of School Completion Programme
and the causal factors of early school leaving.
* Experience and strong understanding of child-led support &
engagement
* Proficient at planning, implementing and evaluating programmes
* Experience of working collaboratively with agencies
* Proficient IT skills, report writing, data collection
* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to children
across the target group age-range
* An understanding of working in the community & voluntary sector
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION, SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION
FORM.
Applications forms only, CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday **Apply on the
website**th September at 1pm, interviews will take place on Wednesday
*th September *
CONTACT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** FOR A COPY OF THE APPLICATION FORM
_SMILE SCP CLG is an equal opportunity employer._
_Canvassing will disqualify._
_The successful candidate will be Garda Vetted prior to commencement
of the post._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
