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 35 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 10th November @ 12 noon.