Finglas A School Completion Programme

The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of support for primary and post primary children and young people who have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving or who are out of school and have not successfully transferred to an alternative learning site or employment. It is a support under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) Programme, funded by Tusla Education Support Services (TESS). SCP aims to retain a young person to completion of the leaving certificate, equivalent qualification or suitable level of educational attainment which enables them to transition into further education, training or employment.

Finglas A SCP is based in 10 link schools (8 primary schools and 2 post-primary school). The Local Management Committee invites applications for the following position:

Project Worker Full-time (39 hours per week)

Duties for this post include:

• Building professional relationships with children and young people and their families to improve educational outcomes through increased attendance, participation, and retention in education.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with SCP staff; school staff; EWO and other local community and statutory groups to ensure a comprehensive approach to supporting children and young people.
• Engaging children and young people, and where appropriate their families, in activities in-school; out-of-school; after-school and during holiday periods.
• Facilitating individual and group work with priority children and young people using appropriate interventions that address barriers to full school engagement.
• Maintaining up to date records of all work undertaken and all necessary data relating to children and young people.
• Assisting with evaluation, review and future planning for the project.
• Undertaking any additional duties as requested by the Coordinator or Local Management Committee.

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher) in Social Science; Social Care; Youth Work; Community Work; Education; play/creative therapy or related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience of working with children and young people who experience disadvantage. Experience of working with teenagers.
• Experience of working with children and young people in a one to one and group setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and young people and families experiencing disadvantage.
• A full clean driving licence and own transport.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent IT skills with an ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions in both individual and group settings.
• Strong teamwork skills with an ability to work independently on own initiative while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Ability to prioritise and work in a pressurised environment.
• Commitment to delivery of quality service to children, young people, and families.
• Strong work ethic with a solution focussed approach in the workplace.
• Must have transport
• Gaelige desirable

Remuneration:

Salary as per CDYSB Youth Worker Salary Scale. This post will be a fixed term contract which is subject to funding and satisfactory service in the post.

To Apply:

Send letter of application along with CV

Applications must be emailed to:
Helena.reilly@scp.ie

no later than 12pm on Friday, 27rd September 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting of applications may take place. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place on Friday the 4th of October 2024

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and Reference Checks.