Assistant Youth Worker - CE Scheme - Poppintree Environmental Project

Poppintree Environmental Project; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community youth project in Dublin is seeking candidates for a developmental role working with youth workers to plan and design programs for young people aged 10-21. No prior experience is necessary, and training will be provided. Candidates must have good communication skills and be willing to participate in training. Some evening and Saturday hours will be required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in training.
• No experience necessary, but a willingness to learn is important.
• Garda Vetting application required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Youth Workers to plan and design programs for young people.
• Participate in training as required.
• Manage some evening and occasional Saturday work.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good time keeping

Understanding of written and spoken English

Job description

POPPINTREE SPORTS & COMM CTR, Balbutcher Lane, Ballymun, Dublin 11, D11 E7WR

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Overview

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

• Duties include working with Youth Workers to plan and design Programmes for young people aged 10-21 in Poppintree Youth Project.
• A willingness to participate, good communication skills and good time keeping are important.
• Hours include some evening and occasional Saturday work.
• Must be prepared to do training.
• Please contact your DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy. Job Reference Number will be required.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Garda Vetting required.

• Sector: human health and social work activities