Youth Worker

(Full Time) UBU

We are very excited to be running a recruitment process to appoint a new team member to our Integrated Youth Service. Cherry Orchard Integrated Youth Service is a UBU Project funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY)

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and committed to designing and implementing meaningful interventions in line with the UBU service level agreement.

The youth worker will report to the Youth Service Manager and is expected to collaborate with team members within the youth service and YDP, and across the organisation to ensure that each young person is afforded the best possible outcomes from their interaction and engagement with Cherry Orchard Equine Centre CLG.

This vacancy is fulltime and offers a generous salary package in line with the CDYS Youth Worker pay scale as well as other company benefits.

It will be the responsibility of the Youth Worker to:

• Identify, engage and work directly with young people in the catchment area of Cherry Orchard.
• Ability to engage young people in planned educational and personal development programmes through outreach, individual work, group work, and joint local initiatives.
• Deliver the actions and goals set out in the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.
• Work with colleagues to design and deliver programmes, initiatives and interventions for young people in consultation with management, funders and the board of management.
• Experience Planning, Delivering and Evaluating Programmes.
• Develop integrated initiatives with local organisations and local schools
• Work closely with all services within Cherry Orchard Equine Centre to ensure wrap around supports for young people engaged
• Ensure the health and safety of all young people within the service
• Support in the recording of programme activities
• Adhere to all company and statutory policies, procedures and best practice
• The ideal candidate should be flexible and motivational. Possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to engage young people in group work.

Person Specification

• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise with a wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment.
• Positive and flexible approach to team working.
• Excellent written communications skills, including ability to draft summary information and correspondence.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word processing, Excel and Internet.
• Ability to maintain strong boundaries and act professionally at all times.
• Commitment to working within the values, mission and vision of the organisation.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification (Degree level 8 or equivalent) in social work, social care, youth work/community work, education or related discipline is required
• Three years’ experience of working with vulnerable and at-risk young people is highly desirable
• An understanding of issues affecting marginalised youth and dedication to being a positive advocate for same is essential.
• A full clean driving licence is highly desirable

Requirement of all COEC staff

• Commitment to the purpose of COEC and work within values, policies and procedures of the organisation and in the context of current legislation and regulations.
• To report any area if concern to your line manager in a timely fashion.
• To show flexibility in relation to working hours.
• Identify training needs through your supervision and participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role.
• To be vigilant to any Health and Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to your line manager or Health and Safety officer.
• To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time.
• To undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and professional.

How to Apply

• Application is by CV and detailed covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• No late applications will be accepted and canvassing will disqualify.
• This role is subject to reference check and Garda Vetting
• Closing date: Monday 29th April 2024 at 5pm.
• Enquiries to: lmcgrath@cherryorchard.ie / 083 3347291