Community & Youth Projects Support Assistant - CE Scheme - City of Dublin YMCA

City of Dublin YMCA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dublin YMCA is offering a developmental part-time role in Dublin 13 for the Community & Youth Projects Support Assistant. The position supports planning and delivery of community initiatives and requires good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

Accredited training will be provided through the Community Employment Scheme. Working 19.5 hours per week across Monday to Saturday, afternoons/evenings and weekends, with flexible locations at Parkside Hubs and DeVerdon Place as

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; accredited training provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Organisational skills and a genuine interest in youth/community work.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of Community & Youth projects, events and programming.
• Engage with local residents and young people to build relationships and encourage participation.
• Assist in organising events, workshops and outreach activities.
• Help set up and prepare spaces and materials for activities.
• Additional light administrative duties; including stock taking, passing on resident feedback/queries, session planning where required.
• Undertaking practical training.
• Abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.
• Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Youth & Community Services.

Skills

Planning & time management

Teamwork

Motivation

Initiative

Communication & interpersonal

Empathy & motivation

Basic computer skills

Community development passion

Job description

Community & Youth Projects Support Assistant

City of Dublin YMCA

Ref: #CES-2473068

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.

Job Description

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

The Community & Youth Projects Support Worker will assist in planning and delivering youth and community initiatives in Dublin 13, engaging residents, assisting in organising events, and supporting programme development. This role, part of the Community Employment Scheme (19.5 hrs/week), requires good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to help embed YMCA Dublin’s services in new communities. YMCA Dublin are excited to provide an individual in gaining quality work experience and certified training in order to have a successful career in the Youth and Community Sector. The successful candidate will need to have a genuine interest in the Youth and Community Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of Community & Youth projects, events and programming.
• Engage with local residents and young people to build relationships and encourage participation.
• Assist in organising events, workshops and outreach activities.
• Help set up and prepare spaces and materials for activities.
• Additional light administrative duties; including stock taking, passing on resident feedback/queries, session planning where required.
• Undertaking practical training.
• Abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.
• Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Youth & Community Services.

Key Skills

• Good planning and time management skills
• Good team working skills
• High level of motivation
• Flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to empathise with, support and motivate people.
• Basic computer skills.
• Passionate about Community and Community Development.

Further information: 19.5 hours per week. 4 days a week across Monday - Saturday. Working hours will be afternoons/evenings and weekends - no later than 9pm finish time. Flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the services. Continuous training & laptop will be provided. Location: Dublin 13. Parkside Hubs as primary location with DeVerdon Place as second working location, when necessary. YMCA Dublin has an exciting strategy for growth, seeking to extend its reach into new communities and deepen its impact. YMCA Dublin is establishing a new community hub cluster, and the Community & Youth Projects Support Worker will be working closely with the Community Projects Manager to embed new youth and community services in the area. Successful candidates will report to our Community Projects Manager and will work within the Youth and Community Services team, as well as working with other YMCA colleagues to drive projects forward and to bring the best out in people in line with the YMCA’s ethos and mission.

• This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working