Youthreach Resource Panel

TITLE OF POST:

YOUTHREACH RESOURCE PERSON – PANEL

GRETB are seeking to put a panel in place of suitably qualified applicants for the post of Youthreach Resource Person.

Duties of Youthreach Resource Person:

Duties will consist of those appropriate to the position which will be assigned to the appointee from time to time by the Centre Co-ordinator, Adult Education Officer, or Director of Further Education and Training (FET):

•Responsible to the Co-ordinator on a day to day basis for the delivery of the Youthreach programme;

•To prepare, develop and deliver programme content and resources as appropriate or as directed by the Co-ordinator/AEO;

•Direct class contact in keeping with the programme needs as timetabled;

•Actively participate in the development and implementation of a Centre Development Plan and participate in the internal evaluation process as set out under the Youthreach Quality Framework;

•To work within budgets and monitor programme spending in co-operation with the Co-ordinator;

•To maintain discipline in accordance within the agreed Code of Behaviour;

•To undertake administrative duties relevant to the position, including maintenance of records and provision of reports as required;

•To promote the work of the centre and develop contacts outside of the centre which are relevant to work;

•To provide locally agreed substitution cover for absent staff and to supervise participants as necessary during lunch breaks and at opening and closing times of the programme;

•To provide learner mentoring on a regular basis;

•To attend appropriate in-service training and participate in staff development and team maintenance activities as required;

•To actively participate in all Staff Meetings;

•To engage in other activities for the benefit of participants that may arise from time to time and as directed by the Co-ordinator;

•To undertake other duties as may be requested.

Person Specification:

•A third level qualification would be advantageous relevant to the Further Education & Training Sector;

•Experience in administration;

•Experience in working with young people or a strong desire to do so;

•Youth work and/or teaching experience advantageous;

•Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of initiative;

•ICT Skills and competencies;

•Inniúlacht le dualgais an phoist a chomhlíonadh go héifeachtach trí mheán na Gaeilge/

•Capacity to discharge the duties of the post through the medium of Irish desirable.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

Remuneration:

€34,057 – €62,797 (pro-rata per annum new entrants) or €36,985- €62,797 (pro-rata per annum for non-new entrants) or Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Hours of attendance:

• The Full-time Resource Person is required to work 35 hours per week. Part-time positions as per centre need on a pro-rata basis.

Sick Leave:

• Sick Leave will be in accordance with the arrangements authorised by the Minister for Education and Skills from time to time.

How to Apply: Click Apply Now to visit our website for more information and application details.

Completed application form must be submitted online via online portal by 12.00 noon Friday 26th January, 2024