Youth Support & Development Worker

Company Details Confidential; Galway; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Galway Regional Youth Federation CLG T/A Youth Work Ireland, Galway seeks a Social Care Worker to join the team based in Ballinasloe, Galway. The role involves working with young people to address youth issues and anti-social behaviour, focusing on diverting youths from issues and supporting education and employment prospects, with programmes delivered mainly one-to-one or in small groups.

Applications require a Level 7 degree in youth/community work or related field, at least 2 years'

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification - Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor's Degree (180 ECTS) in youth work or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with teens in a community setting.
• Skills in one-to-one work, group work and case management would be an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills and report writing experience are needed.
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with families, other relevant agencies and attend meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the funder and supervise staff and budgets.
• Maintain required project documentation and produce reports that comply with policies and procedures.

Skills

One-to-one work

Group work

Case management

IT skills

Report writing

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Youth Work or related field

Job description

Galway Regional Youth Federation CLG T/A Youth Work Ireland, Galway seeks a Social Care Worker to join the team based in Ballinasloe, Galway. The role involves working with young people to address youth issues and anti-social behaviour, focusing on diverting youths from issues and supporting education and employment prospects, with programmes delivered mainly one-to-one or in small groups.

Applications require a Level 7 degree in youth/community work or related field, at least 2 years'