Current Vacancies
Youth Work Ireland is a Federation of 20 local youth services who deliver quality youth work programmes and projects to young people in Ireland. We are a rights-based and youth-led organisation and through our network we promote an open, inclusive integrated and accessible approach to working with and for young people.
Senior Youth Work Officer - Research & Development Team - Youth Justice
This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced person to join a dynamic team within the national office of Youth Work Ireland and work with colleagues in the youth justice sector as part of the Youth Diversion Project Research and Development (R&D) Team. The R&D team is a multiagency team whose purpose is to develop and support best practice across all Youth Diversion Projects leading to improved outcomes for young people and families. The position is funded by the Department of Justice. The team is managed by a Team Leader on a day-to-day basis and overseen by a multi-agency grouping of Youth Work Ireland, Independent CBOs, Crosscare and Foróige.
If you feel you have the experience, drive and passion for the delivery of youth work in the context of youth diversion program and share the federal ethos of Youth Work Ireland, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have:
- Education to national degree standard in a relevant field
- Significant experience of working as a Youth Justice Worker on a Youth Diversion Project or 5 years’ experience of working with at risk/vulnerable young people
- Extensive experience of outcome focussed programme design
- Experienced in designing, delivering facilitating and evaluating training and learning experiences for adults
- Experience in supporting and mentoring, with the ability to work collaboratively within a project team
- Experience of liaising with other services providers, policy makers and academics
- Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication, IT and organisational skills
- Clean Driving License and own car.
Additional considerations for the role
Travel: This post will involve considerable domestic travel within Ireland for delivering trainings and attending meetings. Some European travel may be required from time to time in the context of ERASMUS funded networking, training and development opportunities.
Salary: Youth Work Ireland Development Officer Scale 12 Points: €39,306.28 – €56,089,51
Pension: Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period, the successful candidate will be entitled to join the YWI company pension scheme.
To avail of this, the staff member must contribute 5% of their gross salary per month, in order for Youth Work Ireland to contribute 8.5% of the employee’s gross salary to the member’s scheme.
Applications: Applicants should provide a covering letter outlining suitable to the post, application form, and CV.
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Application can be posted or emailed to:
Ms Breege Kiernan
Youth Work Ireland
National Office
20 Lower Dominick Street
Dublin 1
DO1YP97
bkiernan@youthworkireland.ie
Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025
First Interview: 17th June 2025 (Youth Work Ireland National Office)
Second Interview: 9th July 2025 (Youth Work Ireland National Office)
Youth Work Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Placements and Internships in Youth Work Ireland
From time to time Youth Work Ireland National Office takes on student or people seeking temporary placements to support their studies or work experience. This is done on a case-by-case basis.
If you are interesting in speaking to us about a work placement please contact placements@youthworkireland.ie
