PROJECT WORKER POSITIONS

The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of support for primary and post primary children and young people who have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving or who are out of school and have not successfully transferred to an alternative learning site (i.e. Youthreach, Community Training Centre etc.) or employment.

It is a support under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) Programme, funded by Tusla Education Support Services (tess).

SCP aims to retain a young person to completion of the leaving certificate, equivalent qualification or suitable level of educational attainment which enables them to transition into further education, training or employment.

The SCP is one of three strands of Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) including the Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Scheme and the Educational Welfare Service. All three strands share the same national outcomes:

• Improved Attendance
• Improved Participation
• Improved Retention

GOREY SCP

The Gorey SCP now works with children and young people in seven primary and three post-primary schools in Gorey and surrounding areas.

We work with students, their families and the community to encourage students to reach their full potential, and prevent early school leaving in the educational system.

DUTIES:

• Working with individual children/young people and small groups of children/young people who have been targeted for mentoring & support
• Planning and delivering programmes of work appropriate to identified needs of the various students or groups you will engage with.
• Engaging children and young people, and where appropriate their families, in activities in-school, out-of-school, after-school and during holiday periods.
• Working closely with the staff of various schools and agencies involved in the programme, in relation to planning, implementing and evaluating all programmes.
• Maintaining records and data of all your work.
• Reporting regularly to the programme Co-ordinator.
• Engaging in regular supervision and reflective practice
• Undertaking any additional duties as requested by the Co-ordinator.
• Assisting with evaluation, review and future planning for the project.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Relevant third level qualification in education, psychology, social science, social care, youth/community work or related discipline.
• Experience of working with children and young people in a one to one or group setting.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children, young people and families in a similar field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of the Irish educational system
• Excellent IT and report writing skills
• A full clean driving license and own transport

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience of developing tailor-made programmes for young people.
• Additional training in evidence-based programmes or in programmes complementary to the goals of the School Completion Programme.

HOURS:

The project worker post will be 28 hours per week

REMUNERATION:

Salary as per CDYSB youth worker new entrants’ salary scale starting point dependent on skills and experience.

CONDITIONS:

Posts will be fixed term/specified purpose contracts which are subject to funding, probationary period and satisfactory service in the post.

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and Reference Checks.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to amy.goodison@scp.ie no later than Thursday 2nd May @ 12 noon.

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting will apply. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.