The YMCA Dublin Youth Services team caters for young people from the age of 10-24. The team actively engages with young people in the local community to support both the young people and their families. Youth Work provides a fun, safe environment where young people have the opportunity to engage in activities that encourage personal growth, develop life skills through voluntary engagement, and meet new people. As part of this service, we also offer the PlusOne mentoring programme, which provides young people with additional support and guidance through one-to-one mentoring relationships and group mentoring.
The Youth Services Assistant will work with young people, adult volunteers and will also be involved in working with parents and liaising with other members of the YMCA Dublin team.
Key Responsibilities
- Engaging with young people appropriately during youth clubs or group mentoring sessions.
- School provision - assisting in home work
- Acting as a positive role model.
- Support in developing and facilitating activities with the young people
- Supervising the young people on trips.
- Working with team members to plan weekly programmes and daily activities.
- Assisting in completing daily handover and attendance
- Assisting in out of term activities with the young people including trips,events etc.
- Undertaking practical training in youth work, play work, child protection etc.
- Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Youth Services.
- To abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.
Employment Details
- Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part-time)
- Schedule: Afternoons & Evenings. Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.45pm. Friday evenings 4.30pm - 9.30pm & Saturdays 1.30pm - 7.30pm. Flexibility required.
- Location: Dublin 13 & Dublin 17. Parkside as primary location.
- Support: Laptop provided, regular supervision, access to training
- Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteria
Personal and Professional Attributes
- Good planning and time management skills
- Good team working skills
- High level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The person will have the ability to empathise with, support and motivate young people.
- Basic computer skills.
Application Process
To apply, please contact your Intreo case officer to confirm your eligibility and be referred.
Pay: €286.50 per week
Work Location: In person
