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.
Community Employment Programme Overview
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.

This is a three-year phased Community Employment (CE) Scheme role designed to provide participants with meaningful work experience, on-the-job learning, and accredited training to support progression into long-term employment or further education. The programme includes:
Year 1: Employment induction and fundamentals in youth work 
Year 2: QQI qualifications and targeted learning
Year 3: Further responsibility with tasks, work placement, CV and interview preparation

All the above opportunities are aimed at increasing skill and knowledge in the area in order to gain a full time career in Youth Work. 

The successful candidate will need to have a genuine interest in the Youth and Community Sector.
Participants receive continuous support, supervision, and mentoring throughout the programme to help build skills, confidence, and readiness for future employment.
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 training