Senior Youth Worker (Full-time, 35 hours)

Location: Limerick City
Open: 6th June 2025
Closing date: 25th June 2025 (12pm)
Tags: Children & Youth

Background:

Northside Family Resource Centre, since its establishment in 1987, has sought to respond to the needs of the local community by providing opportunities to the local community by providing opportunities to local people to support each other and search for ways to improve the quality of life in the area.

The successful candidate will be employed by Northside Family Resource Centre and will report to the Coordinator of Youth & Afterschool Services and ultimately to the Voluntary Board of Management through the CEO.

The role of the Senior Youth Worker will support the effective running of youth projects and programmes in Northside Family Resource Centre. They will be responsible to support the development of a system of supports aimed at fostering and maintaining the young person’s development.

Some of the Key Areas of Work include:

• Responsibility for certain projects among the range of work for young people and their families at the Centre. Among these are drop in youth space, Go4IT Project, Mental Health Projects, Parents Plus and other evidenced based programmes.
• To plan, develop, deliver and evaluate projects and programmes based on current needs and encourage the young people to actively participate in the design and development of programmes and offer opportunities for them to feedback on the programmes delivered
• Recognise signs of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, and any concerns regarding the welfare of children.
• To record concerns promptly and accurately. To consult with the Designated Liaison Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Northside Family Resource Centre Child Protection Policy.
• To keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required.
• Lead and/or participate in Meitheal, carrying out a Meitheal where appropriate, and supporting the family to actively engage in the process.
• Take responsibility for any fee/capitation requirements under the National Childcare Scheme including the support of sponsorship for access to regulated settings.
• Develop, deliver, and support programmes in partnership with other statutory and community organisations groups that will meet the needs of young people where appropriate.
• Liaise with other agencies and services working with young people living in the area and attend meetings where appropriate.

How to Apply:

Please DO NOT send your CV. Application forms and explanatory notes can be found at www.northsidefrc.ie/vacancies. Only completed application forms will be accepted for shortlisting. Forward application to recruitment@northsidefrc.ie no later than 12pm on 25th June 2025. All informal enquiries can be directed to yvonnewold@northsidefrc.ie

Northside Family Resource Centre is an Equal Opportunities employer.