We are recruiting!

Applications are invited for the following post:

Youth Employability Support Worker

(Kerry Based)

Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024 (possibility of renewal subject to funding)
21 Hours per week - 26 days annual leave pro rata – Paid sick leave scheme - Flexible working

The post holder is an exceptional individual who endeavours to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families by promoting a culture of integrity and compliance within KDYS, and by operating in line with our organisational mission, vision and values: Young Person Centred, Rights Based, Empowering, Inclusive, Respectful, and Non-judgemental.

Summary

The Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative (TYESI) aims to engage and support harder to reach young people aged 15 to 24 who are not currently in work, education, or training (NEET). This initiative focuses on supporting young people in developing their soft skills for employment and/or other progression opportunities.

Requirements

• A relevant degree in youth work, community work, family support, social care, social work, education or other relevant discipline.
• Relevant work experience - Voluntary Work Experience is valued.
• Experience in designing and delivering youth work interventions is required
• Experience of working with young people who are NEET is desirable.
• Full, clean driver’s license with access to a car is essential.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Full Job Description and post requirements available to download from
www.kdys.ie, or by request to: humanresources@kdys.ie

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to: humanresources@kdys.ie on or before: 
4 pm, Friday 2nd August 2024

Please note - we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers, therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer -- KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation -- KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland