Are you passionate about working with young people?
Do you value young people as individuals, see their unique potential and enjoy helping them learn new skills and find their voice?
We are looking for enthusiastic people who enjoy building strong relationships and who are committed to helping young people to see their own potential and achieve their goals.
We are a growing organisation, and we want people to grow with us.
We value our teams and welcome individual contributions so you will have opportunities to use your unique skills and talents. We offer excellent training and support as well as opportunities for progression in the future.
Compass Child and Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation working with children, adolescents and their families since 2012 guided by principles of Social Pedagogy.
We have an Aftercare Service in Limerick city, supporting young people leaving care to develop independent life skills.
We are currently recruiting Support/Relief Aftercare Pedagogues in Limerick City.
What we offer:
Salary range (inclusive of overnight allowance): €37,000 – €45,000
* Employment Assistance Programme
* Education, Training, and Continuous Professional Development Support
* Psychology led Clinical Team Supervision
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Team Building Activities
* Opportunities to travel to international conferences and events to network with our European partners in the Social Pedagogy field
The overall role of the aftercare pedagogue is to provide day to day support to the young people in Compass Aftercare Community, through offer of relationship, a secure home, promotion of positive self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
You hold a professional qualification within the fields of social pedagogy, social care, social work, youth/community work, psychology or other appropriate training within an associated field. Excellent verbal and written English language skills are essential.
Full Job Specification Available Upon Request
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €37,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Limerick, CO. Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Social work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* CORU registration (preferred)
* NQSW (preferred)
* Full driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/11/2024
Reference ID: 29102024
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