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Youth Worker Assistant - CE Scheme (D13)

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    City of Dublin YMCA
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    Ref: #CES-2466166
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    YMCA, Unit 1, Block 1A, Belmayne Main Street, Dublin 13, D13 W6RW
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 27 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 08 Oct 2026

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.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

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



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 training
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteria

Personal and Professional Attributes:
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.
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