HAROLD?S CROSS SCP
Location: Dublin
Type of Contract: Permanent
No of hours: **Apply on the website** hours per week
Annual Leave: **Apply on the website** days (minimum)
PayScale: CDYSB Salary Scale. Salary will be in line with
qualifications and experience.
SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME (SCP) CRUMLIN DRIMNAGH HAROLDS CROSS
(CDHC)
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). Children
and young people are referred to SCP through the Intake Framework.
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 8 schools in the CDHC programme, one infant school, five
primary schools and two secondary schools. 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 Worder 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.
GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT
* The Co-ordinator is the line manager for Project Workers, sessional
workers and other staff who are paid from SCP funds.
* The Local Management Committee oversees and manages the
Co-ordinator and project.
PROJECT WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION
In collaboration with individual schools, students who are at risk of
early school leaving or who are not engaging with school, will be
identified. 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 Co-ordinator identifies evidence - based
projects and designs interventions which 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.
The duties of the Project Worker, under the direction of the project
Co-ordinator, will include the following though the list is not
exhaustive:
* 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 AND SKILLS REQUIRED
* Level 7 qualification at minimum in the areas of Youth/Community
work; Social Science/Social Care or other relevant area of expertise
* A thorough understanding of the Irish education system and the
factors which can lead to early school leaving
* Post graduate experience working with children and young people in
both one to one and group settings
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent record keeping skills
* Excellent communication, organisational and networking skills
* Full driving licence and access to a car.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER TO SCP
COORDINATOR PAULA MOORE AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 1PM ON THE 8TH OF APRIL **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**
JOB TITLE: PROJECT WORKER (2 VACANCIES) FOR CRUMLIN DRIMNAGH
HAROLD?S CROSS SCP
Location: Dublin
Type of Contract: Permanent
No of hours: **Apply on the website** hours per week
Annual Leave: **Apply on the website** days (minimum)
PayScale: CDYSB Salary Scale. Salary will be in line with
qualifications and experience.
SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMME (SCP) CRUMLIN DRIMNAGH HAROLDS CROSS
(CDHC)
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). Children
and young people are referred to SCP through the Intake Framework.
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 8 schools in the CDHC programme, one infant school, five
primary schools and two secondary schools. 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 Worder 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.
GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT
* The Co-ordinator is the line manager for Project Workers, sessional
workers and other staff who are paid from SCP funds.
* The Local Management Committee oversees and manages the
Co-ordinator and project.
PROJECT WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION
In collaboration with individual schools, students who are at risk of
early school leaving or who are not engaging with school, will be
identified. 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 Co-ordinator identifies evidence - based
projects and designs interventions which 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.
The duties of the Project Worker, under the direction of the project
Co-ordinator, will include the following though the list is not
exhaustive:
* 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 AND SKILLS REQUIRED
* Level 7 qualification at minimum in the areas of Youth/Community
work; Social Science/Social Care or other relevant area of expertise
* A thorough understanding of the Irish education system and the
factors which can lead to early school leaving
* Post graduate experience working with children and young people in
both one to one and group settings
* Excellent IT skills
* Excellent record keeping skills
* Excellent communication, organisational and networking skills
* Full driving licence and access to a car.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER TO SCP
COORDINATOR PAULA MOORE AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 1PM ON THE 8TH OF APRIL **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**
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