JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cobh Youth Services Ltd require a fully qualified Youth Worker

We are seeking an experienced, positive, creative and flexible, fully qualified Youth Worker, to manage and co-ordinate a high quality service for the young people attending the Centre, After-School and Youth Café of Cobh Youth Services Ltd.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will provide support to young people engaged with the service & will provide leadership to staff. You will build strong collaborative relationships with parents/guardians, local schools, Tusla, Cork ETB, Solas etc.  

Essential:

Minimum of BA (Level 7) in Youth Work/Youth & Community Care, or equivalent.

Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience in a co-ordinator/manager/supervisor role.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Familiar with relevant legislation and child protection policies.

Desirable:

Strong IT skills.

Budgeting experience.

Role Responsibilities (Include but not limited to)

• Ensure compliance and best practice in all areas of Child Protection and Welfare in Cobh YS Ltd.
• Provide leadership, line management and support to staff and ensure best practice.
• Ensure that all policies are in line with government guidance and statutory requirements.
• Plan, implement and review programmes for children and young people based on an assessment of group/individual needs.
• Liaise effectively with statutory, community and voluntary bodies.
• Gather information and prepare reports for the Board of Directors.
• Ensure all records and returns in relation to Pobal, payroll, supplier and contractor payments are managed in a timely manner.
• Identify training needs and implement relevant training programmes.
• Manage all aspects of the service within Cobh YS Ltd.

Person Specification

Education

• Relevant Level 7 qualification in youth work.
• Professional management qualification preferred.

Experience/Knowledge

• Previous experience managing a youth service.
• Knowledge of the Children’s first Act 2015 and Children’s First National Guidance for the protection and Welfare of Children 2017.
• Knowledge of the Pobal system and funding applications.
• Experience of implementing policies and procedures in line with Child Protection and Tulsa requirements.
• Knowledge of youth sector practices, criteria and professional standards.

Competences Required

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Leadership Skills to motivate and develop staff to deliver a quality service.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Committed to meeting the needs of young people.
• Flexibility and ability to manage and be responsive to change.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and builds trust with others.
• Team player and with flexible approach.
• Respect for the values and ethos of Cobh YS Ltd.

Notes:

The role is subject to garda vetting.

Flexibility in working hours is a requirement for the position.

Contract is a 1 year fixed term; there will be a probation period of six months.

Due to current restrictions, application is by email only.

Email applications with CV and cover letter to Anne Roche cysyouthw@gmail.com

Contact Number 021-4814640

Closing Date:

5.00pm Friday 23rd April 2021

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Shortlisting will apply.