Sociaal werker

Passionate about making a positive change in society for young people and children in Dublin, Ireland
Solas Project is a charity in Dublin Ireland with a vision to see an Ireland where all children and young people truly know their self-worth and can take full advantage of their potential. One of our Early intervention initiatives is an After Schools Club where we provide a purposeful activity in a secure environment in an attempt to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of the children who would be at risk of early school leaving due to social and educational disadvantage. We cater for 35+ children (aged 5 – 10 years) in two locations in south west inner city of Dublin. The After Schools Club strives to be a home away from home environment. We sit around a table to have a meal, help children with homework, and provide intentional and group centred activities. Your role will be to facilitate this programme, to build relationships with children, work as a team, organise games and activities, prepare and serve healthy food to children.
What's involved in this role? - Building a trusting relationship with children aged 5 - 11 with an open-mind, enthusiasm, empathy and sensitivity. - Supervising mealtime, activity time and motivating the children to engage. - Organising, preparing and initiating activities and free play for the children. - Preparing and serving food. - Ensure that the values of love, hope, justice and joy and ethos of the project are reflected in a consistent manner in all activities. - Setting up and cleaning up the programme space on a daily / weekly basis. - Participating in other in school or youth work programmes such as sports, or mentoring. We are looking for someone who… - Is passionate about social change. - Shows initiative. - Brings a sense of enthusiasm, positivity, and energy. - Is reliable, patient, resilient and adaptable. - Relational, team player and empathetic.
WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU GAIN? Working with young people from an area with high social need is rewarding in many ways, from seeing the change that you can make by being a key role model in their lives to creating fun with the children on a daily basis. This is an opportunity to build up your skills in leadership, conflict resolution and managing challenging behaviour working one on one and in larger groups with children. You will be working as part of a larger international team of volunteers and teamwork is vital to what we do. We aim to treat each other equally and fairly as we live out our values of love, hope, justice and joy! We have worked with students and volunteers from Ireland, wider Europe and globally for the last ten years. We place a high value on volunteerism and providing the opportunity for growth and development of individuals. It's an impacting and life altering experience. This is the feedback we continue to receive.
OUR VISION Solas Project's vision is to see an Ireland where all children and young people truly know their self-worth and can take full advantage of their potential. OUR MISSION To make our vision a reality, Solas Project provides a range of innovative interventions. We place high value on self-worth, character and motivation, working to address the socio-economic and educational imbalances faced by so many in Ireland today. Our programmes equip and empower children to live full lives and become positive participants in society. Through learning and mentoring, as well as personal and social development, we support young people to create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. WHY WE EXIST Solas Project is driven by the fundamental belief that all people are created in the image of God. This compels us to treat every person with love, compassion and respect. By building relationships and seeking the goodness in each child, we enable them to discover their own value. OUR KEY VALUES Through patience and unconditional LOVE, we empower each young person to develop a positive sense of self and make healthy life choices. We are passionate about JUSTICE and countering inequality. We see education as a powerful tool for creating greater opportunities in life. We raise young people's expectations, instilling in them HOPE for a better future. Our is a culture of affirmation, where every achievement is recognised. JOY enables our work—fun and laughter are essential! We are committed to celebration and thankfulness.

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Windmill View House , D0882PK Dublin
Windmill View House , D0882PK Dublin
Windmill View House , D0882PK Dublin
Werken aan de kwaliteit van het dagelijks leven van mensen en groepen
Onderzoekt de behoefte aan sociaal werk
Kiest samen met mensen een aanpak voor ondersteuning
Biedt praktische ondersteuning bij dagelijks functioneren
Zet een activiteit in om doel(en) te bereiken
Komt op voor de rechten van mensen
Evalueert de aanpak voor ondersteuning

Werken in een organisatie en aan de eigen beroepsontwikkeling
Werkt aan de eigen professionele ontwikkeling

Werken aan de kwaliteit van het dagelijks leven van mensen en groepen
Onderzoekt de behoefte aan sociaal werk
Kiest samen met mensen een aanpak voor ondersteuning
Biedt praktische ondersteuning bij dagelijks functioneren
Zet een activiteit in om doel(en) te bereiken
Komt op voor de rechten van mensen
Evalueert de aanpak voor ondersteuning

Werken in een organisatie en aan de eigen beroepsontwikkeling
Werkt aan de eigen professionele ontwikkeling

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