Youth Worker Assistant - CE Scheme (D13) - CE Scheme - City of Dublin YMCA

City of Dublin YMCA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dublin YMCA is seeking a Youth Services Assistant to support young people aged 10-24 within Dublin communities and PlusOne mentoring program. You will work with volunteers and parents, helping plan weekly activities and ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

This developmental role requires no prior experience; accredited training will be provided. The position is part-time (19.5 hours/week) with afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend shifts at Parkside/Dublin locations, and laptop

Qualifications

• Good planning and time management skills.
• Good team working skills.
• High level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The person will have the ability to empathise with, support and motivate young people.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people during youth clubs or group mentoring sessions.
• Assist in school provision – helping with homework where needed.
• Act as a positive role model for youth participants.
• Assist in developing and facilitating activities with the young people.
• Supervise the young people on trips and events.
• Assist in daily handover and attendance records and contribute to programme planning.

Skills

Planning

Teamwork

Motivation

Communication

Empathy

Computer skills

Job description

City of Dublin YMCA

Ref: #CES-2466166

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.

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

Job Description

Duties

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

The YMCA Dublin Youth Services team caters for young people from the age of 10-24. The team actively engages with young people in the local community to support both the young people and their families. Youth Work provides a fun, safe environment where young people have the opportunity to engage in activities that encourage personal growth, develop life skills through voluntary engagement, and meet new people. As part of this service, we also offer the PlusOne mentoring programme, which provides young people with additional support and guidance through one-to-one mentoring relationships and group mentoring.

The Youth Services Assistant will work with young people, adult volunteers and will also be involved in working with parents and liaising with other members of the YMCA Dublin team.

• Key Responsibilities: Engaging with young people appropriately during youth clubs or group mentoring sessions. School provision - assisting in home work Acting as a positive role model. Support in developing and facilitating activities with the young people Supervising the young people on trips. Working with team members to plan weekly programmes and daily activities. Assisting in completing daily handover and attendance Assisting in out of term activities with the young people including trips,events etc. Undertaking practical training in youth work, play work, child protection etc. Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Youth Services. To abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.

Employment Details:Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part-time)Schedule: Afternoons & Evenings. Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.45pm. Friday evenings 4.30pm - 9.30pm & Saturdays 1.30pm - 7.30pm. Flexibility required. Location: Dublin 13 & Dublin 17. Parkside as primary location.Support: Laptop provided, regular supervision, access to trainingEligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteriaPersonal and Professional Attributes:Good planning and time management skillsGood team working skillsHigh level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiativeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThe person will have the ability to empathise with, support and motivate young people.Basic computer skills.

Duties

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

The YMCA Dublin Youth Services team caters for young people from the age of 10-24. The team actively engages with young people in the local community to support both the young people and their families. Youth Work provides a fun, safe environment where young people have the opportunity to engage in activities that encourage personal growth, develop life skills through voluntary engagement, and meet new people. As part of this service, we also offer the PlusOne mentoring programme, which provides young people with additional support and guidance through one-to-one mentoring relationships and group mentoring.

The Youth Services Assistant will work with young people, adult volunteers and will also be involved in working with parents and liaising with other members of the YMCA Dublin team.

• Key Responsibilities: Engaging with young people appropriately during youth clubs or group mentoring sessions. School provision - assisting in home work Acting as a positive role model. Support in developing and facilitating activities with the young people Supervising the young people on trips. Working with team members to plan weekly programmes and daily activities. Assisting in completing daily handover and attendance Assisting in out of term activities with the young people including trips,events etc. Undertaking practical training in youth work, play work, child protection etc. Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Youth Services. To abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.

Employment Details:Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part-time)Schedule: Afternoons & Evenings. Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 12.30pm - 4.45pm. Friday evenings 4.30pm - 9.30pm & Saturdays 1.30pm - 7.30pm. Flexibility required. Location: Dublin 13 & Dublin 17. Parkside as primary location.Support: Laptop provided, regular supervision, access to trainingEligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteriaPersonal and Professional Attributes:Good planning and time management skillsGood team working skillsHigh level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiativeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThe person will have the ability to empathise with, support and motivate young people.Basic computer skills.

• Sector: human health and social work activities