Youth Work Ireland Tipperary: Youth Worker (Part Time)

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Job Title: Youth Worker
the provision of direct supports to LGBTI+ young people living in rural communities across mid Tipperary.

Contract: Part time (21 Hours per week), fixed term contract ending December 2025

Employed by: Board of Directors, Youth Work Ireland Tipperary

Reporting to: Staff Supervisor and 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 from the LGBTI+ community.

The Youth Worker will:

  • Enhance the provision of youth work supports tailored to engage LGBTI+ young people within Youth Work Ireland Tipperary youth projects;
  • Provision of a satellite service for LGBTI+ young people across Tipperary;
  • Outreach and detached work to rural communities in Tipperary to identify LGBTI+ young people and engage them in youth work;
  • Provide a safe space in the community for LGBTI+ young people to engage in pro-social activities;
  • Enhance the visibility of the LGBTI+ community across Tipperary;
  • Educate and equip young people with the correct language, pronouns and on prevalent issues and topics relative to the LGBTI+ community;
  • Provide young people with transferable life skills and enhance their personal and social development through the use of various youth work methodologies;
  • Focus on capacity building for young people to encourage them to shape and participate in their local community;
  • Build the capacity of Youth Work Ireland Tipperary staff to respond to the needs of LGBTI+ young people;
  • Host community events to educate the wider community on prevalent issues for the LGBTI+ community;
  • Document and assist in monitoring and evaluation of activities and programmes as required;
  • Participate in, and avail of, training and development opportunities within Youth Work Ireland Tipperary;
  • 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 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.

To apply:

Please send your CV and a comprehensive application letter to hr@youthworktipperary.ie.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday the 8th of November 2024.

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Region: Co Tipperary