The Clara Community and Family Resource Centre CLG are recruiting for the following position

Part-Time Temporary Youth Worker

The Clara Community and Family Resource Centre offers a range of services aimed at engaging Young People in Youth Work developmental programmes which extend into family support work, one-to-one support and counselling. The Clara FRC aims to strengthen and empower children, young people, families and the Clara community. The Clara FRC will adhere to and strive to progress the five national outcomes in relation to family and community development as outlined in ‘Better Outcomes Brighter Futures 2023-2028’. These are that children and young people are active and healthy, with physical and mental well-being, achieving full potential in all areas of learning and development, are safe and protected from harm, experience economic security and opportunity, and are connected, respected, and contributing to their world.

We are recruiting for the following position: Youth Worker (13 hrs per week @ €20.40 per hr, 4 days per week)

The Youth Worker will be engaging in the afternoon programme working with young people…..

A role description will be available upon request.

Job Summary: 

A youth worker supports young people in their personal, social, and educational development. They help them build confidence, develop life skills, and navigate challenges through informal education, mentoring, and community engagement.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Highly motivated
• Relevant experience in a similar setting
• Good team skills
• To effectively support individuals and groups by identifying their needs, and creating and delivering programmes that are directly responsive, inclusive, and impactful.
• Good knowledge and experience of best practice working with children and young people and services available to families.
• Good skills maintaining research, records and writing up reports
• A qualification in a relevant discipline, e.g. Social Care, Youth Work, Special Needs Assistant, Early Childhood Education. We welcome applicants with Level 5 qualifications or above.

Additional Information:

• The position is subject to reference check and Garda Vetting.
• A Cover Letter is required along with the relevant application form.
• Canvassing will disqualify.

For an Application Form, Role Description or more information please contact: clarafrcrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date for Applications – 4pm Friday 8th August 2025

Interviews will take place between 11th – 18th August 2025

Applications received after this time will not be considered. Application form only. C.V. will not be accepted.

Shortlisting will apply based on the information provided. Please note that the interview process consists of two parts, Case Study Exercise, followed by a formal interview. Candidates will be contacted by email and telephone.

This post is funded by Tulsa Child and Family Agency. Clara Community and Family Resource Centre is an equal opportunities employer.