YOUTH WORKER – PRISON AND COMMUNITY BASED
PART TIME
JOB TITLE: Youth Worker – Solas Project Compass Programme
DURATION: Initial *-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: Up to * hrs a week with evening
work required.
LOCATION: Based in Dublin 8 and in Oberstown Detention Centre,
Wheatfield Prison and Mountjoy Prison
SALARY: Ten-point scale € *,**Apply on the
website** - € *, *
pro-rata
REPORTS TO: Compass 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, supports young
people in Oberstown Detention Centre, Wheatfield Prison and Mountjoy
Progression Unit. In Oberstown Detention Centre works we work with
under *s and in Wheatfield and Mountjoy we work
with the * year olds.
This new role will include working with our existing youth work team
to support young people in these settings and when they return to the
community. Our goal is to support these young people make a successful
transition back to community life and to prepare those who will
transfer over to adult prison or serve longer terms in prison, to do
so in a positive way.
This role supports our wider justice team in developing innovative and
creative ways of engaging and motivating young people caught up in the
criminal justice sector. We recognise this work is challenging and at
times will be difficult and are looking for a youth worker who will be
committed, energetic and with the skills to develop relationships with
the target group.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL:
* Minimum of one years’ experience of working with young people in
a disadvantaged youth work context or in the juvenile justice system.
* Passionate about the work of Solas Project and committed to its
vision and values.
* Be able to access clearance from the Irish Prison Service and
Oberstown Detention Centre to work in the prison setting (applied for
through Solas Project).
* A respect for rules around confidentiality within the work
setting.
* Clean driving licence and use of own car required.
DESIRABLE:
* A recognised qualification in one of the following: Youth Work,
Criminology, Social Work/Care or related discipline.
* Understanding and experience of supporting young people impacted
by social disadvantage.
* Innovative approach with the ability to identify and develop new
and fresh ways to support young people that will further the
organisation’s mission.
* Experience in the delivery of group work programmes.
* Interest and understanding of the criminal justice system.
* An understanding of, and willingness to work from a trauma
informed approach.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills and ability to manage
multiple commitments.
* Self-starter with a good team ethos.
* Experience of collaboration and building relationships with key
stakeholders (eg. Community Services, Probation Service, Prison and
Oberstown staff etc).
* Experience of implementing and reviewing programmes involving
young people i.e. personal development, music / sports etc.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
* Compassion, Patience, Integrity, Organisational Astuteness, High
Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Process Improvement, Reporting
Skills, Change Management, Coaching, Supports Innovation, Developing
Standards, Administrative Writing Skills and People Skills.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAMME DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT
* Assessing and responding to the needs of the target group; which
can include those involved in prolific or violent offending and
presenting with very challenging behaviour.
* Designing and delivering a range of programmes in a group work
setting.
* Engaging with the young people, building a sustainable effective
relationship with them, and motivating them to work towards achieving
their potential.
* Supporting young people to make positive lifestyle choices which
will address the complex issues impacting on their lives.
* Implement an effective engagement model through a process of both
individual and group work.
* Developing innovative and challenging programmes to cater for both
those in detention and those who have returned to the community.
* Enlisting the support of parents, family members, community groups
and other volunteers to enable them to engage effectively with the
target group.
* Completing accurately and submitting on time all administration
tasks (expenses, performance reports, programme plans etc.)
* Operating efficient office procedures in line with data protection
requirements e.g., filing, keeping records etc.
* Participating actively in the Justice team, including supporting
the work of our Rua and TRY teams, within the remit of the youth
justice strategy.
GENERAL SOLAS PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure Solas Project’s youth work approach is upheld.
* Be familiar with and abide by the project’s policies and
procedures, including child protection and health and safety
guidelines.
* Engage in training and development opportunities and actively
participate with the supervision process.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation by
playing an active role in the wider team.
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
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO:
Eanna Rutherford, Compass Team Leader, Solas Project, Unit 1 Liberty
View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 or * by **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
First round interviews will take place on the week of April **Apply on
the website**th
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. The possessing of a
criminal record does not restrict you from applying for this role.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Catering
