Job Title: Youth Worker 
Thurles & Templemore Youth Project

Employed by: Board of Directors, Youth Work Ireland Tipperary

Reporting to: Staff Supervisor & Chief Executive Officer

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week, specified purpose contract for six months.

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 Thurles and Templemore thus supporting the improvement of quality of life of young people.

The Youth Worker will:

• Work to develop the provision of quality youth services and the development of integrated initiatives responsive to youth needs.
• Target and engage with young people, particularly those at risk, those experiencing disadvantage and those engaging in antisocial behaviour, and work to develop programme for intervention and discussion, particularly group activities and group work programmes as per the remit of the Youth Project.
• Implement agreed action areas from the Youth Work Ireland Tipperary activity programme, and support the development of partnerships and interagency responses with relevant agencies, community groups and projects in catchment area.
• Direct the delivery of Groups in Thurles and Templemore working with other staff to engage with young people.
• 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 the monitoring and evaluation of activities and programmes as required.
• Participate in, and avail of, training and professional development opportunities.
• 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 Project Co-ordinator and Staff Supervisor. Individual supervision sessions 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. This role is subject to a probationary period.

Applications by way of CV and comprehensive cover letter to be sent to hr@youthworktipperary.ie . 
Closing date for applications is Friday the 30th of May at 5pm.

This is a job description to be reviewed on a regular basis. It does not form part of the contract of employment.