Greenhills School Completion Programme: Project Worker (Part Time)

Greenhills School Completion Programme: Project Worker (Part Time)

Greenhills School Completion Programme
Greenhills Secondary School, Limekiln Ave, Walkinstown, D12 DP8W
Email: greenhillsscphr@gmail.com

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PROJECT WORKER VACANCY – OCTOBER 2026

Greenhills School Completion Programme is inviting applications for the position of Part-Time Project Worker:

• One full day per week (7 hours per week to be worked on one day per week)
• Fixed-term position from November 2026 to June 2027

About Greenhills SCP

Greenhills School Completion Programme (SCP) works with children and young people across primary and post-primary schools in the Greenhills area who may be at risk of educational disadvantage or early school leaving.

The Project Worker will work directly with children and young people, providing individual, small-group and school-based supports aimed at improving attendance, participation and retention in education.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the SCP Coordinator, SCP team, schools, families and relevant external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

The role will include:

• Providing direct one-to-one and group supports and interventions to children and young people.
• Identifying and responding to the educational and welfare needs of targeted children and young people.
• Planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating appropriate interventions.
• Supporting improved school attendance, participation, engagement and retention.
• Building positive and supportive relationships with children and young people.
• Liaising with parents/carers, school staff and relevant community and statutory services.
• Advocating for children and young people where appropriate.
• Maintaining appropriate records, attendance information and programme documentation.
• Working collaboratively as part of the Greenhills SCP team.
• Adhering to relevant child safeguarding, confidentiality and organisational policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A relevant qualification in Social Care, Youth Work, Psychology, Education or a related field – minimum QQI Level 7.
• A minimum of one year's experience working with children and young people in an educational, social care or community setting.
• Experience providing direct supports or interventions to children and/or young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to engage children and young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding legislation and principles.
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience working within a school-based programme or with children and young people experiencing educational disadvantage.
• Knowledge of early intervention and child/youth engagement approaches.
• Understanding of the Irish education system and Tusla/TESS.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Salary

Salary will be in accordance with the CDYSB Youth Worker scale. Salary will be pro rata for the hours worked, with consideration given to relevant qualifications and experience.

Garda Vetting and Pre-Employment Requirements

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting, verification of qualifications, satisfactory references and completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.
Candidates who have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland may be required to provide police clearance certificates from the relevant jurisdictions.

Eligibility to Work in Ireland

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, including non-EEA nationals who hold the appropriate permission to work in Ireland.
Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their legal entitlement to work in Ireland prior to commencing employment.

Equality, Diversity and Reasonable Accommodation

Greenhills School Completion Programme is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodations at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to contact the SCP Coordinator at eleanor.mcwey@scp.ie.
All requests will be treated confidentially and will not disadvantage applicants in the selection process.

GDPR

Personal information provided as part of the application process will be treated confidentially and processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection legislation, with access restricted to those involved in the recruitment process. Further information on how applicant data is managed is available on request.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the Greenhills SCP Project Worker Application Form and completed application forms should be submitted to:
The Chairperson
Greenhills School Completion Programme
c/o Greenhills College
Limekiln Avenue
Walkinstown
Dublin 12
D12 DP8W

Email:greenhillsscphr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 12.00 noon, Friday 13th November 2026

Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly.

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• Children & Youth
• Education & Training

Date Entered/Updated: 30th Oct, 2026

Expiry Date: 13th Nov, 2026

Region: Dublin 12

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