The Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre (MYFRC) offers a range of services aimed at engaging Young People in Youth Work developmental programmes which extend into family support work, one-to-one and counselling. The MYFRC aims to strengthen, and empower children, Young People, families and the Mountmellick community. The MYFRC will adhere to and strive to progress Family and Community development as outlined in the Better Outcome Brighter Futures 2023-2028 as per 5 national outcomes, active and healthy, economic security, safe from harm, promoted and respected, achieving full potential.

We are recruiting for the following post;

Breakfast & Homework Club Youth Worker 
(8 – 10 hours per week – on the MYFRC Pay Scale)

To work with Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre to provide support to Young People to ensure that they are more prepared for their school day. This contract is run alongside the school calendar and is subject to renewal based on funding.

A role description is available upon request.

Essential Requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Relevant experience in a similar setting.
• Flexible (hours and duties).
• Good team skills.
• Have numeracy and literacy skills to support Primary School level homework.
• Good knowledge and experience of best practice working with children and young people and services available to families.
• A qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Social Care, Youth Work, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs Assistant, etc.

Further Details;

• Split shifts will be a requirement in this role
• Anti-social hours may also be a requirement
• The Youth Worker role will run in line with the Primary School Calendar
• The contract is subject to funding

The position is subject to reference check and garda clearance.

For an Application Form, Role Description or more information please contact:
Mike Farrell at manager@myfrc.ie 

Closing date for applications – 5:00pm on Friday 18th July 2025

Provisional Interview Date – 25th July 2025

MYFRC is an equal opportunities employer.