Facilitator

Job title: Youth Group Facilitator

Salary: €30,000 – 34,000 pro rated

Position: Full-Time, and Part-Time. Part-time posts will be scheduled 3 days out of 5, Monday to Friday and will mainly consist of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday shifts.

Location: Nationwide locations with occasional meetings in Dublin City Centre

Reporting to: Facilitator Team Lead

Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probationary period)

About Us

There is greatness within every teenager. Sometimes silent, sometimes raging, sometimes shining, sometimes stuck… it is there waiting to be discovered and encouraged.

We are The Soar Foundation. We help teens discover who they are and what they can achieve. We believe that exploration of the question “Who am I?” is a pathway to living an authentic life. Soar connects with teens to explore their inner character – follow their true path – and not what’s pushed on them from society, adults, peers and the media.

We create and deliver preventative, character-building workshops where teenagers get to explore themselves in dynamic environments, increasing their self-awareness.

About the Role

As a Soar Facilitator, your role will be on the front line working as part of our dynamic Programme Delivery Team (PDT) contributing towards Soar’s mission of delivering preventative, character-building workshops to secondary school students and young people in Ireland. You will bring your expertise in youth facilitation and strong interpersonal skills to inspire and guide young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Soar workshops in schools and community settings, ensuring high standards.
• Adhere to Soar’s policies, including Child Protection, Confidentiality, and record-keeping.
• Participate in various projects and initiatives, such as events, training, content development, new hire onboarding, and administration.
• Collaborate with the Programme Delivery Team to support individual and team growth.
• Lead the creation and continuous development of Soar Programmes and workshops.
• Engage with schools, community groups, and stakeholders for effective programme delivery.
• Participate in Soar’s Facilitation Training Programme for personal and professional growth.
• Undergo regular Performance Reviews to support and track your development.
• Engage in Soar’s in-house Wellbeing Programme to ensure your wellbeing needs are met.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience leading and facilitating group workshops, preferably with young people.
• Third level degree in social work, psychology or other relevant field.
• Must have ability to travel nationwide as required to deliver in-person school workshops.
• Strong organisational, communication and time management skills.

About You

• Strong alignment and embodiment of Soar’s values; courage, authenticity, growth, compassion and agility.
• A passion for youth development and advocating for the needs of youth in Ireland.
• A connection to youth culture and essence.
• An inspiring figure striving for personal excellence and embodying the work delivered by Soar.

Staff Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subsidised Health Insurance.
• Internal facilitation training programme provided focused on self and team development.
• Bike to work, Tax Saver facilitated.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a comprehensive CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and vision for contributing to Soar's mission to recruitment@soar.ie.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people across Ireland!