Position Title: Extended Learning Opportunities Co-ordinator

Location: St. Mary’s National School, Bishop’s Street, Kings Island, Limerick

Work Schedule: 39 Hours per week (With some evening/weekend work)

Fixed Term 12 month contract with immediate start.

Role Purpose:

TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENTS THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RESILIENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERIENCES WHICH ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ST. MARY’S PARISH. 
TO DELIVER INTERVENTIONS BASED ON CORPUS CHRISTI FAMILY CENTRE’S WORK APPROACH, THAT IS FAMILY CENTRED, OUTCOME FOCUSED AND BASED ON THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS, STRENGTH AND INTERESTS OF FAMILIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THOSE MOST IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.

Role:

The successful applicant will:

• Organise and supervise a series of holistic, regularly scheduled extra-curricular activities for children and children and families together focused on building resilience of children and their families
• Actively promote the programme and build relationships with children and families
• Liaise with the Corpus Christi’s Family Centre’s Care Team whose work supports families who may be experiencing issues pertaining to unemployment, education, mental health, homelessness, etc.
• Endeavour to meaningfully engage children and families in bespoke support programmes that further enhance the social fabric within the community.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations that currently provide support to children and families in the community.
• Continue to enhance the excellent links between local stakeholders – e.g. educational providers, Corpus Christi Family Centre etc.
• Apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation with your line manager.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a relevant professional field.
• Knowledge of community development.
• Demonstrate understanding of support needs and positive outcomes.
• Must have experience of working directly with adults/families in a community setting or related area.
• Experience in working with vulnerable client groups.
• Experience in making effective referrals to external organisations.
• Experience in developing relationships with hard to reach clients.
• A record of excellent record and file keeping whilst ensuring confidentiality.
• A record of good time management.
• Must demonstrate an understanding and commitment to social inclusion and health promotion.
• Must have experience of establishing contact and developing relationships with key stakeholders including statutory bodies etc.

Skills & Competencies:

• Be passionate about learning, creative and forward thinking.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as working in a group dynamic.
• Ability to engage and maintain healthy relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to write funding applications.
• Insight and understanding of Social Justice Issues.

Essential Criteria:

A recognised third level practice qualification (minimum level 8 on the QQI Framework) in one of the following:

• Social Care
• Youth Work
• Psychology
• Education

or relevant experience pertaining to role requirements

Full clean driving licence.

Application Process

Application is by C.V. and Cover letter via email only to corpuschristifamilycentre@gmail.com

Closing date is 26th April 2024

Corpus Christi Family Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer.

This job offer will be made subject to Garda Vetting.