Youth Worker

Candle Community Trust welcomes applications for the position of Youth Worker. This is an exciting role working in our dynamic, vibrant, inclusive and trauma informed youth service. This is a full-time permanent post.

This youth work role involves the development and delivery of programmes and activities that aim to meet the needs of the young people aged 10-24 years of age. Candle Community Trust aims to work with young people from marginalised backgrounds who are at risk of social exclusion. It is important that the Youth Worker has the skill set and commitment to work with our target group and to support their personal/educational development. The service will be delivered in accordance with best practice and will provide a safe environment for young people.

If you are passionate about working with young people, this could be the role for you.

About Candle Community Trust

Candle Community Trust provides educational and developmental programmes for young people. We are committed to creating and delivering a comprehensive best practice service to meet the needs of young people who experience disadvantage and marginalisation. Every young person can reach their potential once they are provided with the right opportunities. Candle is that opportunity. Candle Community Trust is a progressive organisation that has pioneered the integration of the Trauma Recovery Model and Restorative Practices into their approach to working with young people.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• An *NSETS professionally recognised endorsed qualification in Youth Work or Youth and Community Work. (*https://youthcouncilni.org/currently-endorsed-courses/)

Or

• Have worked with young people for two years’ full time in a youth work setting and have a degree level qualification within the Educational/Social Science/Youth Work or Community Work field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities which support Young People to improve their social and developmental outcomes.
• To engage and build professional relationships with Young People
• To plan, deliver and facilitate non-formal educational and personal development programmes.
• To be flexible and attentive to the needs of Young People
• To provide outreach and Detached Youth Work to ensure Young People from marginalized and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to engage with the service.
• The Youth Worker will have shared responsibility for connecting young people and families into the service.
• Good report writing skills and ability to maintain project records; provide updates and reports as requested and attend regular meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to liaise effectively with appropriate agencies.
• To always ensure that the values and ethos of Candle Community Trust are respected and maintained.
• To undertake other appropriate and relevant tasks as directed by the Director.

What We Offer

• Supportive working environment
• Enhanced terms and conditions of employment
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (salary will be aligned with the CDYS Youth Worker salary scale. (€35,395 - €53,056)
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Permanent Contract

Application Process

Please send a CV (max 3 pages) including a cover letter to info@candletrust.ie with the title ‘Youth Worker’ in the subject bar.

Closing date for receipt of CV and letter is Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held the week August 19th, 2024

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. A panel may be formed following the interview process. Candidates under consideration for employment in Candle Community Trust will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and reference checks.

Detailed job description attached below.

Candle Community Trust is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.