SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME (SCP):
SWORDS AREA II / ST. FINIAN’S SCP
JOB TITLE: PROJECT WORKER (1 POSITION)
LOCATION: Swords, Co. Dublin.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Part-time Fixed Term Contract
NO OF HOURS: * hours per week initially.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Pro-rate to full-time position.
PAY SCALE: CDYSB Youth Worker Salary Scale.
The School Completion Programme is a programme to support students who
are at risk of early school leaving and students of school going age
who are not currently attending school. The role of the Project Worker
will be to work with a selected group of children and young people to
improve attendance, participation and retention. The SCP is one of
three strands of the Tusla Education Support Services (TESS).
Improved attendance, participation and retention in school are the
desired outcomes of SCP. The aim of the programme is to retain young
people to completion of the Leaving Certificate or equivalent
qualification or suitable level of educational attainment which
enables them to transition into further education, training or
employment.
There are 6 schools in the Swords Area II SCP Cluster: five primary
schools and one post-primary school. Project Workers will work as part
of a team with SCP Coordinator as line manager. The focus of the
programme is to provide support for participants in school, after
school and during holiday time. The Project Worker will work with the
Co-ordinator to design, organise, implement, monitor and evaluate
support programmes for children and young people, collaborating with
projects and agencies at local, regional and national level as
necessary. Project Workers will assist in the implementation and
delivery of initiatives under the direction of the Co-ordinator.
PROJECT WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION
Students at risk of early school leaving, or who may need additional
support in maintaining good attendance or participation in school, are
identified and referred to SCP. They will be supported through
initiatives which respond to their particular needs and enhance their
opportunities to engage more fully in education. In collaboration with
relevant school personnel and teams, the School Completion Programme
identifies evidence-based and locally designed interventions which aim
to impact positively on the young people involved. Ongoing evaluation
and review of interventions is part of the role. Project Workers will
be required to assist the Co-ordinator in the implementation of such
programmes with large and small groups of children and young people
and from time to time on a one to one basis. Project Workers will be
required to be flexible in terms of availability before, after and
during the school day and during school holidays. As a Support Worker
for the iScoil Blended Learning Centre the Project Worker will be
vital in supporting each student’s engagement, and their successful
progression. Support workers are the main point of contact for
families.
THE DUTIES OF THE PROJECT WORKER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PROJECT
CO-ORDINATOR, WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING THOUGH THE LIST IS NOT
EXHAUSTIVE:
* Support Worker for an iScoil Blended Learning Centre.
* The organisation and delivery of initiatives in support of
children and young people identified through the Intake Framework for
participation in the School Completion Programme.
* Initiative and creativity in developing programmes which will
advance the interests of children and young people so that they get
the maximum benefit from education and are encouraged to stay in
school.
* Regular meetings with the project Co-ordinator
* To report directly to the Co-ordinator
* The keeping of excellent records of all activities
* Adherence to all policies as set out by the Local Management
Committee
* Completion of training/CPD as required by TESS and/or in
compliance with legislation
* Presentation of regular progress reports to Co-ordinator and Local
Management Committee
* Attend and work the days and hours at the schools or other centres
as directed by the Co-ordinator and Local Management Committee.
Flexibility in terms of evening and weekend work will be required from
time to time.
* Among the activities in which Project Workers may be involved are,
homework clubs, after school activity clubs, holiday programmes,
in-school initiatives, one to one and group mentoring with selected
groups of children and young people. Project Workers may be required
to run breakfast, lunch and sports clubs for identified children and
young people.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Level 7 Degree qualification (at minimum) in the areas of
education/teaching; youth/community work; science/social care or other
relevant area of expertise.
* Ability to build rapport with students
* Experience working with young people with complex needs in an
education setting.
* Student-centred approach.
* Positive mind-set and solution-focused
* Experience working in the field of education/youth work/social
work for a minimum of * months
* A thorough understanding of the Irish education system and the
factors which can lead to early school leaving
* Experience working with children and young people in a one to one
and group setting
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent record keeping skills
* Excellent communication, organisational and networking skills
* Full driving licence and access to a car.
* This position is subject to Garda Vetting for child safeguarding
purposes. Only candidates who successfully obtain vetting can be
appointed to the position.
TO APPLY:
CV, cover letter and 2 recent referee contact details should be
emailed for the attention of the Chairperson at **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
The closing date for applications is the 3rd of December, **Apply on
the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
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