Part-Time Project Worker 
(Maternity Cover 20 hours per week)

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. 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, or suitable level of educational attainment which enables them to transition into further education, training or employment.

North Fingal SCP is based in Balbriggan with a cluster of six DEIS schools.

The Position

The Project Worker will work alongside the Local Coordinator in implementing the programme plan locally, as follows:

• To provide behavioral and emotional support to participants in a small group or one-to-one basis, supporting solution-focused outcomes.
• To liaise with school personnel, external agencies and families/guardians as required.
• To maintain written records of work with students and produce written reports as required.
• To assist in the planning, development and evaluation of SCP.
• To attend meetings and participate in staff training where relevant.
• Any other duties as required by the Local Coordinator.

Essential Requirements

To successful candidate will have:

Qualifications

• A relevant third level qualification in youth or community work, social care, education, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 1 years’ practical experience of working with children and young people at risk within a supportive environment.
• Experience of facilitating evidence-based programmes for children and young people.
• A good understanding of the Irish Education system and educational disadvantage.
• Computer literacy essential.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with the vulnerable children and young people.
• Excellent communication, planning, organization, networking and report writing skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative but seek guidance as appropriate.
• Ability to manage competing demands in tight timescales.

Other

• Full, clean driving license and own transport.

Employment Type

Fixed term specific purpose contract from August to March 2025 (exact dates to be agreed).

Salary

The salary as per Dublin Dun Laoghaire ETB Youth Work salary scale (New entrant).

In accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, e-vetting will be a requirement for the successful candidate.

Application Process

Applications by cover letter and CV to michele.condra@scp.ie no later than 5pm Friday 28th June 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note Interviews will take place week commencing 15th July 2024.Shortlisting will apply.