Youth Work Assistant - Training & QQI Path (Part-Time)

Youth Work Ireland Galway; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Work Ireland Galway in Loughrea and Westside, Galway, invites applicants for a Community Employment Scheme position as a Youth Work Assistant. This developmental role requires no prior experience and includes accredited training to support your career.

You will supervise young people aged 10 to 24, run activities in sport, health promotion, education, and creative hobbies, and gain a QQI qualification that can lead to future employment or further study. Garda vetting is required.

Qualifications

• Developmental CE role with no prior experience required.
• Accredited training provided to support career development.
• Garda vetting is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youths aged 10–24 across project groups.
• Facilitate a range of activities in sport, health, and education.
• Assist with administration and programme coaching.

Skills

Youth work

Coaching & mentoring

Facilitation

IT literacy

Education

QQI qualification

Job description

Youth Work Ireland Galway in Loughrea and Westside, Galway, invites applicants for a Community Employment Scheme position as a Youth Work Assistant. This developmental role requires no prior experience and includes accredited training to support your career.

You will supervise young people aged 10 to 24, run activities in sport, health promotion, education, and creative hobbies, and gain a QQI qualification that can lead to future employment or further study. Garda vetting is required.