Vacancy for the Post of Project Worker

Fixed Term Contract 25hrs Ennis /+ Ennistymon Based

Ennis School Completion Programme (Ennis SCP) works in the 2 post – primary schools in the towns of Ennis and Ennistymon, and also in 5 primary schools in the Ennis area. The Ennis SCP Management Committee invites applications for the position of Part Time Temporary Project Worker. This is a fixed term contract of 25 hours per week based in the Ennis /+ Ennistymon area, commencing on a date to be confirmed at the conclusion of the selection process and ending on the 10th of July 2026. The Ennis SCP Management Committee may consider an extension to this contract duration depending on circumstances.

A panel may be formed from which any vacancies which arise may be filled. This panel will remain in place for 6 months from the interview date.

The primary objective of this SCP position is to engage with a target group of children and young people who have been identified as being at risk of early school leaving and to enable them to acquire learning and group work skills which will allow them to productively participate in their education and there by maximise their potential.

Please see information for applicants and application form attached.

The Successful Candidate will be reporting to the Ennis SCP coordinator and the Ennis SCP Local Management Committee.

Salary in line with City of Dublin Youth Services Board -Youth worker new entrants scale Start Point 1

In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, Garda Vetting is a standard requirement for the successful candidate. Completion of a Statutory Declaration by the Successful candidate will apply.

To Apply:

Application forms to be emailed to linda.dinan@scp.ie no later than 5pm Friday the 29th of August 2025.