CLARE YOUTH SERVICE
Clare Youth Service, a community-based charity, is the leading
provider of youth work programmes and services to young people in the
county. An integrated service, we offer a range of programmes and
supports for young people throughout Clare. Currently we have a number
of opportunities available for dynamic, committed and enthusiastic
people interested in working in partnership with young people.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced
people for the following posts:
POST 1: YOUTH WORKER ? ENNIS (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS PER
WEEK)
POST 2: YOUTH WORKER ? SHANNON (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS PER
WEEK)
Youth Workers in Clare Youth Service work in partnership with young
people to co-design activities, opportunities and experiences to meet
their needs. Using Youth Work methodologies the Youth Workers deliver
a range of activities and programmes in a number of youth centres and
on an outreach basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
* Advocate with and for young people
* Engage young people in a range of supportive programmes designed
to meet their needs
* Recruit and support volunteers to work with young people
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POST 3: YOUTH JUSTICE WORKER ? ENNIS / SHANNON REGION
MATERNITY COVER JULY TO JANUARY (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS PER
WEEK)
In this post, you will join our team on the Youth Diversion
Project.?The catchment area of this YDP is the Ennis/Shannon region.
The aim of the Youth Diversion Project is to respond to the needs of
young people aged **Apply on the website** to **Apply on the website**
years who are involved in and/or at risk of criminal or anti-social
behaviour in their catchment areas. The purpose of YDPs is to assess
the needs and risks of the target group, to engage them in a process
of learning and development that will enable them to critically
examine their own offending and to support them to make positive
lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in criminal,
harmful or socially unacceptable behaviours.
Ideal candidates for all these posts should demonstrate enthusiasm,
creativity, commitment and an ability to think and work independently.
They should have excellent interpersonal, organisational,
communication and facilitation skills, and be able to engage young
people in developmental group work and one-to ?one programmes.
Experience in outreach work, including digital youth work, and the
ability to prepare and write reports, are essential requirements. A
relevant third level qualification plus one year of professional
experience or three years of voluntary experience are also essential.
These posts involve significant work on evenings and weekends.
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POST 4: PART-TIME YOUTH WORKER ENNIS ? FRIDAYS 2P.M. TO 9 P.M.
POST 5: SESSIONAL WORKERS
The Service maintains a panel of individuals who are interested in
working with young people on a part-time or sessional basis. Hours are
available at different times of the year and are primarily scheduled
for evenings and weekends. The successful candidates will be dynamic,
creative and committed individuals. Some of the part-time roles will
require relevant qualifications and experience. For sessional hours,
where the candidate will be working alongside qualified workers,
applications will be accepted from students in their 3rd or final year
of study in a relevant discipline.
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CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY JULY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH AT 4 P.M.
APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY E-MAIL.
Full details of the opportunities, application forms and job
descriptions are available from: **Apply on the website** please
specify the position for which you are applying. Completed application
forms should be returned to the same e-mail address by: 4 P.M. JULY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Appointments subject to Garda Vetting. Salary: Commensurate with
experience. Short listing will apply and interviews will be held on
Thursday July **Apply on the website**st
Clare Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity. A
panel may be formed from this process from which future sessional or
part-time posts may be filled.
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Type: Permanent
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