Project Worker

Galway City East & Gort School Completion Programme

The School Completion Programme is a Tusla managed Programme funded by the Department of Education that aims to have a significant positive impact on levels of pupil retention in primary and second level schools and on the number of pupils who successfully complete the Senior Cycle. The position of Project Worker is one that necessitates the development of programmes and provision of support for children and young people who are at risk of early school leaving and involves the following:

• Working alongside the Co-ordinator to implement the School Completion Programme in the targeted schools.
• Provision of In School supports, in the form of educational support, group work, individual work etc.
• Provision of support to out of school students in the form of the provision of iScoil or one to one support.
• Provision of After School supports in the form of Homework Clubs, After School Clubs etc.
• Provision of Holiday Time supports in the form of a Summer Programme, Easter, Halloween activities etc.
• Developing ongoing contact with children in the target group.
• Providing ongoing direct support to Principals and Link teachers.
• Liaising with appropriate statutory and community services.
• Recording progress of groups.
• Producing quarterly reports on project activity.
• Attending team meetings and supervision meetings with the Co-ordinator.

The intensity of the project activity mirrors the school year; therefore, the successful candidate will need to be somewhat flexible to meet those demands. The Project Worker’s base will be in the School Completion Programme Office, Galway Community College, though the majority of the Project Worker’s time will be spent working directly with the target group in the schools included in the Programme.

Applicants should possess:

• SCP Project Workers must hold, as a minimum, a QQI level 7 qualification in youth work, education or other discipline relevant to the role.
• A proven record of working with young people.
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A working knowledge of computers.
• An understanding of the educational system and the School Completion Programme.
• Some experience in community development and/or facilitation is desirable.

Conditions and Salary

• The successful candidate will be offered a contract of employment for one year, when contract is renewable subject to future Government funding.
• Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary scale is based on the City of Dublin V.E.C Youth Worker Salary Scale. (€36,885 - €54,792)
• Hours of work will be 35 hours per week (excluding lunch hours).

Application Process/Apply for the position: 

All particulars of post and online application process can be found on the GRETB website.

Completed application form must be submitted online by:

12.00 NOON FRIDAY, 12th JULY 2024