The Role
Provision of direct support to targeted students in and out of school and including during holiday periods
Communicating with and providing support to families of referred students
Liaising and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (Schools, Youth Services, Child and Family projects, Education Welfare, Tusla, Social Work etc.) on behalf of young people and their families
Working on a one-to-one basis and in groups with young people both in school and after school
Planning and delivery of evidence-based and evidence-informed activities
Developing and delivering activity based after-school programmes
School holiday support in one-to-one, small group and larger group settings
Working as part of, and actively contributing to the SCP team
Adhering to the policies of the School Completion Programme
The Person
Essential
Third level qualification in relevant area; ie. Youth Work, Community Development, Psychology, Social Care, Teaching. In exceptional circumstances, candidates with relevant Level 6 qualification with a high level of pertinent experience in relevant areas will be considered.
Desirable
Experience of interagency working and protocols
Experience working with families and young people at risk
Ability to think critically
Empathetic approach towards challenging behaviours
Ability to work well within and contribute to a team
Knowledge of education system
Ability to develop informed programmes to meet specific needs of marginalised young people
Knowledge of the effects of poverty and social disadvantage upon young people’s education
Experience in delivery of evidence-based programmes
Full, clean driving licence
Suitable candidates will be positive, creative and flexible and work well as part of a team
The SCP adheres to a 13 point Salary Scale, aligned with the CDYSB Youth Worker salary scale: €31,512 – €54,317 per annum.
Successful candidate will be offered Point 1 of the scale. The post will be fixed term/specific purpose contracts which are subject to funding and probationary period.
To apply
please send CV and cover letter to: sinead.haughian@clogher.cdetb.ie