Donnycarney Youth Project: Early Intervention / Family Support Worker & Youth Justice Worker
Donnycarney Youth Project is a community-based project working with the youth and families of the area.
We are currently offering exciting opportunities to experienced professionals who are passionate, driven, and enthusiastic about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.
(A) Full Time Early Intervention / Family Support Worker Ref: EI/FSW
Applications to quote job reference in the subject box if e-mailing or mark the envelope
This new and exciting post is an addition to our Youth Diversion Project. We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, drive and initiative who are focused on providing a wrap around early intervention and family support service. They will work primarily with vulnerable children (aged 8-11) and families with the aim of breaking the cycle of disadvantage, promoting pro social development and desistance from crime. The successful candidate will embrace the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Better Ireland Brighter Future National Outcomes for young people.
Essential Criteria
- A third level qualification (Degree) in either Social Care, Youth & Community or other relevant Degree
- Two years’ relevant full-time experience.
Desirable
- A full clean driver’s licence
Youth Worker salary scales apply and is depending on experience.
This position requires the successful candidate to work scheduled hours at evenings and weekends to include residential trips
Benefits:
DYP offers the following additional benefits to employees:
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive induction, training and supervision
- Further education and training support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to work scheme
- Team Days
(B) Full Time Youth Justice Worker Ref: YJW
Applications to quote job reference in the subject box if e-mailing or mark the envelope
We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, drive and initiative who are youth focused to join our dynamic youth team. Our work aims to break the cycle of disadvantage, promote pro social development and desistance from crime. The successful candidate will embrace the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Better Ireland Brighter Future National Outcomes for young people and be committed to supporting young people to reach their full potential.
Essential Criteria
- A third level qualification (Degree) in either Youth & Community, Social Care or other relevant Degree
Desirable
- Two years’ relevant full time experience
- A full clean driver’s licence
Youth Worker salary scales apply and is depending on experience.
This position requires the successful candidate to work scheduled hours at evenings and weekends to include residential trips
Benefits:
DYP offers the following additional benefits to employees:
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive induction, training and supervision
- Further education and training support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to work scheme
- Team Days
To apply, please send letter of application together with a CV and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees that we may contact to:
Marie Holton, Project Leader, Donnycarney Youth Project
Donnycarney Community & Youth Centre, Collins Avenue East, Dublin 5, D05 X535
or e-mail marie@dyp.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is: 1pm on Wednesday 8th February 2023
Interview Dates to be agreed
Donnycarney Youth Project is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Successful applicant will be required to undergo Garda vetting prior to appointment. Shortlisting will apply to those who meet the criteria.
For further information on our services please follow the link https://dyp.ie/
