Donnycarney Youth Project is a community-based project working with the youth and families of the area. We are currently offering exciting opportunities to experienced professionals who are passionate, driven, and enthusiastic about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.

Full Time Youth Worker

Ref: YW0424

Applications to quote job reference in the subject box if e-mailing or mark the envelope

We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm and drive, who are youth focused and will embrace the Better Outcomes Brighter Future National Outcomes for young people. The successful candidate will be required to deliver youth work practice in line with the requirements of the UBU Your Place Your Space funding scheme.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications

• A third level qualification (Degree) in either Youth Work, Youth & Community, Social Care or another relevant Degree

Desirable

• NSETS endorsed qualification in Youth Work or Youth and Community Work
• Have worked with young people for two years full time in a youth work setting
• A full clean driver’s licence

Please ensure you meet the qualification criteria before applying.

This post requires the successful candidate to work scheduled hours at evenings and weekends to include residential breaks.

Salary depends on qualifications and experience

Benefits:

DYP offers the following additional benefits to employees:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive induction, training and supervision
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular Supervision
• Bike to work scheme
• Further education and training support
• Team Days

To apply, please send letter of application together with a CV and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees that we may contact to:

Marie Holton, Project Leader, Donnycarney Youth Project
Donnycarney Community & Youth Centre, Collins Avenue East, Dublin 5

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 1pm on Friday 10th May 2024

Interview Dates to be agreed

Job Description and further information available on request from:
Marie on 01- 8314985 – email : marie@dyp.ie

Please quote Job Reference on Application: YW042

Donnycarney Youth Project is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Successful applicant will be required to undergo Garda vetting prior to appointment.

Shortlisting will apply to those who meet the criteria. Job Offer subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory References

For further information on our services please follow the link https://dyp.ie/