We are seeking highly driven, person-centred, enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and dedicated social care and education support practitioners with an understanding of the varying needs of the area within where we are located and a working experience of using a Youth Work Approach.

Application by CV to: Susan Menton – Care Service Manager,
St. Ultan’s Childcare Project, Cherry Orchard Avenue, Dublin 10.
Applications will also be accepted by email to recruit@stultans.ie
Closing date for applications by 12.00pm Friday 12th August 2016

1 x Full-Time (37.5 Hours) Social Care & Education Support Practitioner – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Requirements:
A professionally endorsed qualification in Youth Work and Community Work and/ or a professionally endorsed qualification in Social Care/ Equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Proven experience in working directly with older young people and an understanding of the key issues facing young people, in disadvantaged areas.
Competency in planning, developing and delivering programmes aimed at young people.
Experience working in collaboration with other organisations and services.
Competent working independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organisational, administrative, communication, interpersonal, computer, advocacy, evaluation and analytical skills.
Have an ability to strategically plan, organise and work on their own initiative.
1 x Full-Time (37.5 Hours) Social Care & Education Support Practitioner – Maternity Cover

Requirements:
A professionally endorsed qualification in Youth Work and Community Work and/ or a professionally endorsed qualification in Social Care/ Equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Proven experience in working directly with young people and an understanding of the key issues facing young people, in disadvantaged areas.
Competency in planning, developing and delivering programmes aimed at young people.
Experience working in collaboration with other organisations and services.
Competent working independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organisational, administrative, communication, interpersonal, computer, advocacy, evaluation and analytical skills.
Have an ability to strategically plan, organise and work on their own initiative.

Short-listing may apply. Garda vetting and two references are required for these positions.
Interviews will be held on Thursday the 18th of August 2016 in St. Ultan’s Childcare Project, Cherry Orchard Avenue, Dublin 10.