Job Title: Youth & Family Support Workers (part-time x 1) 
Cashel Neighbourhood Youth Project, Cashel, Co Tipperary

Employed by: Board of Directors, Youth Work Ireland Tipperary

Reporting to: Chief Executive

The purpose of this job is to implement the objectives and programmes of Youth Work Ireland Tipperary, and to work within the community to develop and deliver programmes and activities for young people living in Cashel and its rural hinterland, thus supporting the improvement of quality of life of young people.

The Community Youth Worker will:

• Work to develop the provision of quality youth service and the development of integrated initiatives responsive to youth needs.
• Target young people at risk and work to develop programs for intervention and discussion, particularly group activities and group work programmes as per the remit of the Neighbourhood Youth Project
• Implement agreed action areas from the Youth Work Ireland Tipperary activity programme, and from the Service Agreement with TUSLA which will involve developing partnerships and interagency responses with relevant agencies, community groups and projects in Cashel.
• Direct the delivery of the Youth Café in Cashel, working with other staff to engage with young people and deliver a drop in facility.
• Focus on capacity building for young people to encourage them to shape and participate in their local community.
• Support the ongoing development of links between the formal and non-formal education sectors.
• Document and assist in monitoring and evaluation of activities and programmes as required.
• Participate in, and avail of, training and development
• Work as part of the staff team of Youth Work Ireland Tipperary. This will involve participating in planning sessions, meetings, reviews and helping with the running of the youth service in a collaborative way.

Additional information.

Support and guidance will be given on an on-going basis from the Chief Executive and other senior management. Individual supervision will be provided by the Staff Supervisor on a monthly basis. Staff members also have access to peer supervision, and external supervision. Training and personal progression is an important element of the role. The successful candidate will undergo Garda Vetting and must have a full driver’s licence.

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week. Evening work will be required.

Applications to be sent to hr@youthworktipperary.ie . CV and comprehensive application letter required.
Closing date for applications 5pm Monday 29th April 2024