Participation Worker

Closing Date: 4 September 2025 @ 5pm

Location of Post: Oberstown Children Detention Campus

Contract Type: Full time Permanent

Salary Scale: The salary scale for this post ranges from point 1 €37,055 to point 27 €72,512

Working Hours: Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 39 hours net per week full time.

Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave pro rata.

Reporting Relationship: The role holder will be advised of reporting relationship on appointment.

Purpose of the Post:

The Participation worker’s primary purpose is to work directly with the young people on campus to ensure that their voices are heard, taken seriously and given influence wherever possible when decisions affect their lives. Enabling them to participate in shaping and improving the provision of services to support the care and development of the young person, maximise positive outcomes and support their re-integration into the community.

Please see Job Specification & Terms and Conditions attached below.

How to apply

Applications must be made by submitting the following documents:

• A short cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position.
• A comprehensive CV, which must include an outline of your education to date (including level on NFQ) and months of work experience to date.
• As part of your application, you are required to clearly indicate the following in your CV or Cover Letter:
• Confirmation of whether you hold a current, full, clean driving licence.
• Disclosure of any criminal convictions, where applicable.

In order to apply for the post of Participation Worker, please forward the above requested information via email to recruitmentmail@oberstown.com before 4 September @ 5pm.