POSITION SUMMARY:

The Programme Lead will work as a member of the Youth Mental Health Promotion Team in Jigsaw. They will play a key role in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of NEART, Jigsaw’s 3-year programme of work to provide wellbeing and mental health supports for post-primary schools, in collaboration with the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)/ Department of Education. The successful candidate will require a strong understanding of the post-primary school setting and the wellbeing curriculum and have at least 3 years’ experience in supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools/other education settings. A core feature of the role will involve leading on the development of a broad range of programmes, supports and resources for post-primary schools to build schools’ capacity to promote and support mental health across the whole school community. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, Clinical Lead and eLearning Lead to design and deliver all NEART programme components. As a proactive self-starter, they will be a creative and persuasive communicator with a strong focus on developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with a wide range of internal and external audiences, in line with Jigsaw’s vision to bring about an Ireland where every young person’s mental health is valued and supported.

Please note

• The closing date for applications is 4pm, Wednesday 4th December 2024. Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday, 10th December in our National Office in Pearse Street.
• Application is by online application form only & CVs will not be accepted. Please complete all fields of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
• The above 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 as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
• As Jigsaw’s programme of work with schools will be deployed nationally, this role will require some travel for work and a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
• As this is a national role, the post holder will be required to participate in regular in-person team meetings in order to maximise collaborative working with others on the team. Presence in National Office at other times many also be required (e.g. Mental Health Promotion Department meetings, National Office Team meetings, etc.).
• All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment.
• Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Lead the development and implementation of Jigsaw’s suite of supports, resources and programmes for post-primary schools.

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• Work collaboratively with NEPS/Department of Education and other relevant national partners in the deployment of Jigsaw’s programme of supports, ensuring that they complement other relevant supports available to post-primary schools nationally.

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• Work collaboratively with the eLearning Lead to co-create eLearning courses and training for school leaders, teachers, school staff and parents.

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• Work in partnership with the Clinical Lead (Schools) to develop and deliver a broad range of online and in-person training opportunities for teachers, school staff and parents.

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• Collaborate with the Youth Voice and Engagement Team to ensure that youth voice is central to our work with schools.

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• Collaborate with key national partners to ensure that the voice of parents/guardians informs relevant programme components for parents/guardians.

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• Develop an annual work plan for the NEART programme, identifying actions, deliverables and annual KPIs.

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• Monitoring the engagement and participation of schools in Jigsaw’s programme of work nationally.

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• Produce written reports and presentations on this programme of work quarterly, annually and/or as required for Jigsaw’s Senior Management Team, the Education Subcommittee and NEPS/ Department of Education.

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• Stay current with national and international research and evidence on wellbeing and youth mental health education, promotion and training and ensure that Jigsaw’s programme of supports and resources is informed by evidence and best practice.

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• Participate as a member of the wider Jigsaw team in team meetings and other relevant fora.

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• Carry out other duties upon request by the organisation in fulfilment of Jigsaw’s vision, mission and strategic priorities.

THE FULL SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS €56,000- €81,120 PER ANNUM.

Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees

• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days.
• Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
• Discounted Group Health Insurance Scheme
• Travel pass Scheme/ Bike to Work Scheme
• Financial support for further education
• Flexible Working

Please note

• The closing date for applications is 4pm, Wednesday 4th December 2024. Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday, 10th December in our National Office in Pearse Street.
• Application is by online application form only & CVs will not be accepted. Please complete all fields of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
• The above 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 as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
• As Jigsaw’s programme of work with schools will be deployed nationally, this role will require some travel for work and a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
• As this is a national role, the post holder will be required to participate in regular in-person team meetings in order to maximise collaborative working with others on the team. Presence in National Office at other times many also be required (e.g. Mental Health Promotion Department meetings, National Office Team meetings, etc.).
• All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment.
• Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates.

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