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Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme

Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme Co. Wexford
Project Worker (21 hours per week)





Due to the expansion of the DEIS programme and the subsequent increase in funding, Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme has the capacity to employ an additional part-time project worker. 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 through 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.
Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme encompasses 6 schools (3 primary and 3 post-primary).
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for more information.Job description
Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme


Position: Part-time Project Worker (21 hours per week- 3 days)
Reports to: Co-ordinator
Employer: The Local Management Committee of Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme
Role: The role of the project worker, under the direction of the Project Co-ordinator, will be to work with a selected group of young people being supported to remain in school until the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Ages 4-18 years. The core objectives of School Completion Programme are to improve Attendance, Participation and Retention which will be supported through the delivery of in-school, after-school, out-of-school and holiday provision.

Specifically, the project worker will:

Work with Children & Young People

• Provide direct support to targeted students in and out of school and their families ,throughout school term time and school holidays
• Specifically, those with the worst attendance and who are out of school.
• Understand how needs are identified and deliver evidence -based programmes around these needs.
• Develop good working relationships with the target group of young people and have the ability to communicate in a respectful and supportive manner
• Working on a one-to-one basis and in groups with young people.

Network & Communication
• Provide the Project Coordinator with regular progress reports which will then be reported to the Local Management Committee
• Attend support and supervision sessions with the Co-ordinator
• Work as a team member while also having the ability to work on his/her own initiative
• Ensure communication and integration with relevant agencies to ensure the development of strong working links
• Attend and work the days and hours at the schools or centres as the Local Management Committee may direct.
• Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her by the Co-ordinator in conjunction with the Local Management Committee
• Positively promote the work of Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme.


This job description will be regarded as a guide to the general duties and responsibilities attached to the post of Project Worker. Therefore, it is neither definitive nor restrictive and will be subject to periodic review and revision at the discretion of the Local Management Committee


Additional Considerations for the Role
Funding: It must be understood that if the funding for the post is discontinued the
post holder’s contract may be terminated.
Garda vetting: As our work involves contact with children and young people, candidates under consideration for employment with Bunclody/Enniscorthy SCP will be subject to Garda Vetting.
References: The successful candidate will undergo Two reference checks before commencing employment with SCP
Annual Leave: The Project Worker will be entitled to 26 days pro rata (21 hours) annual leave plus public holidays. The needs of the job must be considered when applying to take this leave.
Hours of work: The Project Worker will be expected to work 21 hours per week as this is a Part -time post at present
Please note this position will require flexibility in relation to working hours.
Salary: The salary for this position will be based on the City of Dublin Youth Project Worker pay scale
Travel: This post may involve local travel. Domestic travel within Ireland and occasional meetings may also be required from time to time. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate rates.
Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme Co.Wexford
Job Specification
Title of Position Part-time Project Worker (21 hours)
(Attendance and Out of School Students)

Place of work BESCP’s office is at Enniscorthy Community College but the area of work is across various schools in Bunclody and Enniscorthy.
Employment Type Fixed term part-time contract to 31st August 2025. Renewal of contract will depend on continuation of funding and successful completion of probationary period of 4 months.

Salary City of Dublin Youth Project worker scale: Point 1 €31,511- starting point pro rata (21 hours)

Contact Person Paula Busher- Gatell Co-ordinator 086-827-8424
To apply Cover letter and CV with 2 named Referees (including your current or most recent employer) to bunclodyenniscorthyscp@gmail.com


Closing date Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 6th January 2025 via email to:
bunclodyenniscorthyscp@gmail.com

Interview date To be confirmed


Personal specification
Knowledge, experience and qualifications
Essential:

• A recognised third level qualification or equivalent in any of the following: Education/ Youth/Psychology/social sciences/other relevant qualification
• A thorough understanding of the risk and protective factors associated with educational attainment and early school leaving as well as strategies to prevent early school leaving.
• Experience working with out of school students and their families
• Clear understanding of working effectively with marginalised or vulnerable groups of people.
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience and strong understanding of child-led support & engagement
• Proficient at planning, implementing and evaluating programmes
• Experience of working collaboratively with agencies
• Proficient IT skills, report writing, data collection
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to children across the target group age range.
• Full Clean Driving Licence- use of car for work purposes Desirable:

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in key working with at-risk individuals
• Knowledge of the education system and the factors associated with early school leaving and disengagement
• Experience in delivering evidence based & evidence informed programmes

Personal attributes
• Possess excellent time management and organisational skills
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character.
• Commit to the delivery of quality services to children and young people
• Have good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in consultation with line manager and team when appropriate
• Ability to critically reflect and understand the importance of critical reflection
• Capacity/ability to work on their own initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Be positive, creative and flexible and work well as part of a team.

The candidate under consideration will be:

Fully Garda Vetted and will undergo two reference checks prior to commencing employment with Bunclody/Enniscorthy School Completion Programme