PYP Vision

Young people are empowered leaders, using their voice to create a safe and inclusive community, within a fair and equitable society.

PYP Mission

Through developmental youth work, we provide a safe, inclusive and creative space, where young people, including those who are seldom heard, can understand and express their needs and interests and can access the support, learning opportunities and responses we provide, in partnership with the wider community.

PYP Philosophy

This Project believes that the Personal and Social Development of each member of the Youth Project is important. Youth activities flourish in an environment where good relationships are encouraged, where people feel valued and respected and where there is genuine compassion, fairness and support for those in difficulty. This philosophy underpins and informs all the work we do and is central to this Policy document.

Project Leader

Poppintree Youth Project is seeking a dynamic Project Leader to guide and oversee the delivery of high-quality, needs-led youth work for young people aged 10–24 in Poppintree, Ballymun. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed team under the UBU Your Place Your Space scheme, ensuring that programmes and supports are responsive, inclusive, and impactful.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual who brings a deep understanding of youth work principles, experience in managing teams and services, and the ability to build relationships across community and statutory sectors.

Essential Qualifications

• An NSETS recognised professionally endorsed qualification in Youth Work or Youth and Community Work
  or
• Have worked with young people for 5 years full time in a youth work setting and have an equivalent professional qualification within the social studies/youth work/education or community development field

Person Specification – Key Attributes and Competencies

• Be self-motivated and highly organised
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emerging challenges
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, staff, board members, funders, and community stakeholders
• Have a genuine passion for youth work and a deep commitment to making a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of vulnerable and at-risk young people
• Be proficient in the use of IT systems, Office 365, word, excel and digital reporting tools
• Show strong leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team in line with youth work values and organisational goals
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the policy and funding environment relevant to youth work in Ireland, particularly the UBU Your Place Your Space scheme
• Have experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating youth programmes based on identified needs
• Be reflective and open to continuous learning, feedback, and professional development
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of the role

Highly Desirable:

• 3 years’ plus (full-time) leadership experience

To apply:

Please email CV and cover letter to info@poppinyp.ie

Salary: Dept of Education Salary scale will apply

Closing date for applications is May 25th 2025

Garda Vetting will apply to this position. This post is funded under the UBU (Your Place, Your Space) funding scheme. Late applications will not be accepted. Short listing will apply. The nature of this post requires flexibility to cover the operational times of the project. This will involve scheduled evening, weekend and residential work.

Poppintree Youth Project Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.