JOB TITLE: PROJECT WORKER
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract ( * months)
REPORTS TO: Athlone/Ballinasloe SCP Coordinator
LOCATION: Athlone and Ballinasloe
HOURS: * per week
PROJECT INFORMATION
The School Completion Programme is a targeted programme which aims to
increase the number of children and young people staying in primary
and post primary school and in doing so improve the number that
successfully complete the Senior Cycle, or equivalent.
The focus of the School Completion Programme is to work with those who
may be at risk of educational disadvantage through early school
leaving.
The School Completion Programme aims to impact positively on school:
* Attendance
* Retention
* Participation
The School Completion Programme is a national programme and action
under the Department of Education & Skills DEIS – “Delivery
Equality of Opportunity in School Plan ( *). The
Programme provides a range of local targeted interventions in
disadvantaged schools and communities designed to support the
retention of children and young people in education. The School
Completion Programme is funded by Tusla Education Support Service. The
Athlone/Ballinasloe School Completion Programme operates in eight
primary schools and two post primary schools in Athlone and
Ballinasloe. The Athlone/Ballinasloe School Completion Programme is
managed by the Local Management Committee.
ROLE INFORMATION & KEY DUTIES
School Completion Programme project workers work with both primary and
post primary students.
The duties of the School Completion Programme Project Worker will
include but are not limited to:
* Provision of direct, one to one and group supports and
interventions to identified children and young people in primary and
post primary schools as part of the implementation and delivery of the
School Completion Programme plan as set by the Local Management
Committee and with the support of the Project Coordinator.
* Organising and facilitating the provision of in-school,
out-of-school, after school and holiday time supports and evidence
based/informed programmes for identified children and young people.
* Engaging the target group and supporting those children and young
people to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours in the
areas of social and emotional literacy, personal effectiveness, school
readiness and educational achievement to enable them to effectively
participate in the school environment.
* Enabling and empowering students to participate in their formal
education and other learning and development activities within the
school environment.
* Working collaboratively with others in the Tusla Education Support
Service including Home School Community Liaison Coordinators,
Educational Welfare Officers as well as the School Care team,
Principals, and other professionals to identify the students to be
engaged in the Project and to plan coordinated intervention for those
children and young people across appropriate services to compliment
SCP interventions.
* Reporting to the Project Coordinator and the Local Management
Committee as required.
* Keeping up to date with local, regional, and national developments
in the educational welfare sector, in relation to both policy and
practice.
* Completing reports and other administrative tasks and recording
procedures as required including the management of files in relation
to students engaged.
* Following policies and procedures prescribed by
Athlone/Ballinasloe SCP in relation to child protection and other
matters.
* Undertaking any other work relevant to the development of the
programme as may arise.
This job description will be regarded as a guide to the general duties
and responsibilities attached to the post of Project Worker.
Therefore, it is neither definitive nor restrictive and will be
subject to periodic review and revision at the discretion of the Local
Management Committee.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (E) = _ESSENTIAL_, (D) =
_DESIRABLE_
* Education to Degree standard in a relevant area e.g. social care,
education, youth work etc. (E)
* A proven record of working with children and young people. (D)
* Experience in the delivery of evidence informed/ based programmes
to young people (D)
* Knowledge and experience of Logic Model planning (D)
* Full Irish driving license and access to a car (E)
* Knowledge of early school leaving factors in Ireland and
familiarity with DEIS Schools (D)
PERSON SPECIFICATION (ALL ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS)
* Empathy, approachability, and an ability to relate to children and
young people.
* Understanding of and commitment to the purpose of the School
Completion Programme.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to build and
maintain effective working relationships with children, young people,
and adults.
* Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively
within a pressurised environment.
* Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team.
* Excellent written communication, including strong report writing
skills.
* Ability to implement and follow organisational guidelines and
processes.
* Good computer skills, including experience of MS Word, Excel &
Internet use.
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL ATHLONE/BALLINASLOE SCP STAFF (ALL ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS)
* Commitment to the purpose of the School Completion Programme and
to work within the values, policies, and procedures of the Programme.
* To always act consistently in a professional manner.
* To participate in regular supervision with the SCP Coordinator.
* Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the
work. Work during unsocial hours may be required.
* Identify training needs with the SCP Coordinator and participate
in training opportunities appropriate to the role.
* To undertake other duties as may be requested by the SCP
Coordinator and/or the Local Management Committee from time to time.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ROLE
FUNDING: It must be understood that if the funding for the post is
discontinued the post holder’s contract may be terminated.
GARDA VETTING: As our work involves contact with children and young
people, candidates under consideration for employment with
Athlone/Ballinasloe SCP will be subject to Garda Vetting.
REFERENCES: The successful candidate will undergo TWO reference checks
before commencing employment with Athlone/Ballinasloe SCP.
ANNUAL LEAVE: The Project Worker will be entitled to **Apply on the
website** days annual leave pro rata plus public holidays. Holidays
must be taken during school holidays.
HOURS OF WORK: The Project Worker will be expected to work a minimum
of * hours per week. Please note this position
will require flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected
that the Project Worker will work during and after school hours.
SALARY: The salary for this position depends on experience and is
based on the City of Dublin Youth Service Board Youth Worker Scale
€ *, * - €**Apply on
the website**, *
TRAVEL: This post will involve local travel. Domestic travel within
Ireland and occasional meetings may also be required from time to
time. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate
rates.
BASE: The employment base for this post will be various schools in
Athlone and Ballinasloe.
APPLICATION BY CV AND COVER LETTER WITH REFERENCES TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Late applications will NOT be accepted.
Shortlisting will apply.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
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Type: Permanent
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