Youthreach Resource Person

Job Purpose

Youthreach is an integral part of the national programme of second-chance education and training in Ireland. It is directed at early school leavers aged between 15 and 20 years and operates on a full-time, year-round basis. Participation in Youthreach offers young people the opportunity to identify and pursue viable options within adult life and provides them with opportunities to acquire recognised certification.

All staff and learners in Youthreach will participate in the Youthreach Quality Framework Initiative for planning, evaluation, and validation purposes.

The Resource Person, who reports to the Youthreach Co-Ordinator on a day-to-day basis, is a core member of the Youthreach staff team.

YRR726 – Resource Person Working 7 hours per week:

• 4 hours instruction
• 3 hours administration

The Resource Person is not only involved in direct teaching duties but also works closely with centre management in the overall planning, delivery, and evaluation of the programme.

Key Tasks

Duties will consist of those appropriate to the position (as set out in C.L. 12/03) and will be assigned to the appointee from time to time by the Youthreach Centre Co-Ordinator, Adult Education Officer, Director FET, Chief Executive, or Deputed Officer.

The Youthreach Resource Person will work with the Co-Ordinator and the whole staff to:

• Keep up to date with the main curriculum and policy developments (local, national, and EU) in the area of youth education, training, and development, particularly as they relate to their subject area.
• Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive and relevant Centre Development Plan for the Youthreach Programme.
• Participate fully in the internal evaluation process as set out in the Youthreach Quality Framework.
• Meet the statutory requirements set down by QQI, including:
• Develop and deliver a number of specific learning programmes and courses in line with programme needs.
• Conduct initial, formative, and summary assessments of trainees' work in ways that are appropriate and professional and facilitate achievement of recognised certification.
• Assist in the provision of first-line guidance and information to young people and their parents/guardians, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB Health and Safety policies and procedures and implement these in ways that promote the health, safety, and welfare of Youthreach trainees, staff, and visitors.
• Produce high-quality work-related written reports and documents as requested by the Centre Co-Ordinator, Adult Education Officer, Director FET, Chief Executive, or Deputed Officer.
• Perform a range of administrative duties relevant to the post, as directed by the Programme Co-Ordinator.
• Participate in relevant training opportunities and use work activities to enhance professional development on an ongoing basis.
• Provide locally agreed substitution cover for absent staff and supervise trainees as necessary during breaks and at the opening and closing of the centre.
• Perform other job-related tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Centre Co-Ordinator, Adult Education Officer, Director FET, Chief Executive, or Deputed Officer.

Partnership Working

• Work in partnership with personnel across the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB Further Education and Training Service to promote integration and enhance Youthreach provision.
• Work in partnership with relevant community, voluntary, and statutory personnel, agencies, and groups in the Sligo area to ensure that the Youthreach Centre is embedded within the local community and meeting the identified needs of young people from that area.
• Consult with local stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that will maximise the use of the centre for the benefit of young people, their parents, and families.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role.

Qualifications

The Youthreach Resource Person will have:

• A recognised relevant third-level qualification.

Desirable

• Qualifications and work experience in delivering Engineering.
• Relevant experience working with young people, preferably early school leavers.
• Working knowledge of a range of assessment and accreditation systems and procedures, including:
• A working knowledge of a range of teaching and learning methods and approaches appropriate to early school leavers.

Professional Skills

The Youthreach Resource Person will be highly competent in:

• Working as a member of a team.
• Using Information and Communication Technologies.
• Managing a classroom.
• Facilitating groups of learners.

Personal Attributes

The Resource Person will have:

• Commitment to working from an adult education model.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High levels of motivation, flexibility, and creativity.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

As per the Department of Education & Youth directives.

Salary

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time.

Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.

Salary scale as per Circular Letter 0058/2026.

Salary scale and entry point on this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Education & Youth.

The current salary scale for Youthreach Resource Person is:

€38,283 – €68,835 per year

Important Notice Regarding Salary

As per Department of Education guidelines, new appointees entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale.

Incremental credit may only apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant.

Rates of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Starting salary is not subject to negotiation.

Sick Leave

Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis in accordance with relevant legislation and Department of Education & Youth sick leave circulars.

Location / Base

Your normal place of work will be:

Youthreach Centre Unit 10, Cleveragh Business Centre, Sligo.

Transfers to a different Youthreach Centre will be subject to the terms of the TUI/IVEA Transfer Agreement.

Start Date

MSLETB shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than six weeks.

If the successful candidate fails to take up the appointment within that period, or within such longer period as MSLETB may determine at its absolute discretion, MSLETB shall not appoint them.

Business Travel

When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to normal Civil Service regulations.

Superannuation Contributions

Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB and who are liable to pay the Class D PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration.

Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB and who are liable to pay the Class A PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute:

• 1.5% of pensionable remuneration, plus
• 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration

(Net pensionable remuneration means pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the Social Insurance Old Age Contributory Pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children.)

All persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB are required, in respect of the Spouses and Children Contributory Pension Scheme 1986, to contribute:

• 1.5% of pensionable remuneration, or
• 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration, whichever is applicable, in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.

Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 are liable to pay the Class A PRSI contribution and are required, in respect of superannuation, to contribute:

• 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration, plus
• 3% of pensionable pay

(Net pensionable remuneration means pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the Social Insurance Old Age Contributory Pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children.)