Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service
WSTCYS is a community-based youth organisation which places active youth participation, volunteerism and community development at the heart of our ethos

Applications are invited for the following post:

Youth Justice Worker 
(Full-time, Clonmel)

Role Summary:

The aim of the Youth Diversion Projects is to respond to the needs of unattached young people aged 12 to 17 years who are involved in and/or at risk of becoming involved in criminal or anti-social behaviour in the project’s catchment areas. The purpose of YDPs is to assess the needs, risks and strengths of the target group and to engage them in a process of learning and development. This will enable them to critically examine their own offending and support them to make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from further involvement in criminal, harmful or anti-social behaviours.

Successful Candidates should:

• Have a level 7 or higher qualification in Youth & Community Work or its equivalent
• At least 1 year’s (ideally 2 years’) professional experience of working directly with young people
• A Full Clean Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrate flexibility, motivation and initiative
• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and facilitation skills
• Be a strong team player
• Be able to engage young people in developmental group work
• Have the ability to build, lead and develop a volunteer team
• Be committed to working in partnership with young people, local adults and allied professionals
• Competent level of skill in report writing and record keeping

What We Offer:

• 25 Days Holidays (increasing by 1 day after every 5 years of service)
• Good Friday as a concession day
• Pension contribution (after completion of probationary period)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing Support & Supervision
• Access to External Supervision
• Accessible Management Support
• Sectoral Support – regular sectoral team meetings focussed on information sharing, sectoral updates, peer support & development of practice wisdom
• Ongoing Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
• Educational Assistance Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• European Educational Opportunities
• Flexible, Warm and Trusting Work Environment
• Integrated Services Model

Please see Candidate Information Pack for full role details.

Application for post is by return of C.V. to jobs@wstcys.ie by 5pm on Friday 25/07/25

Shortlisting may apply for future roles

Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service is an equal opportunities employer.

We confirm that our organisation complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland

“This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union”.