Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service
WSTCYS is a community-based youth organisation which places active youth participation, volunteerism and community development at the heart of our ethos

Applications are invited for the following post in Waterford City:

Community Youth Worker (Sessional) - ChillOUT Sunday

Role Summary:

As part of Manor Street Youth and Community Centre, ChillOUT Sunday works with LGBTQ+ young people aged 14 – 17 years and their allies in Waterford City and surrounding areas by developing a community based youth work response to their needs and interests and the issues relevant to them, thereby improving their quality of life. WSTCYS believes in the potential of young people and their contribution and active participation is valued. ChillOUT benefits from working as part of our Integrated Service Model which is young person centred, strengths based and needs led. The successful candidate will join a dedicated leader team of staff and volunteers to facilitate a range of youth work programmes with young people in our safe and welcoming Youth Centre on Sunday afternoons. Working hours; 7 hours per week. 3 Sundays on; every 4th Sunday off.

Suitable Candidates should:

• Have a Level 7 or higher qualification in Youth & Community Work or its equivalent
• Have at least 1 year’s (ideally 2 years’) professional experience of working directly with young people
• Demonstrate flexibility, motivation and initiative
• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and facilitation skills
• Be able to engage young people in developmental group work
• Be committed to working in partnership with young people, local adults and allied professionals
• Be a strong team player & Be able to build, lead and develop a volunteer team
• Be competent in record keeping and contribute to report-writing
• Hold a Full Clean Driver’s Licence

What WSTCYS Offers You:

• 35 hours paid Annual Leave (equivalent to 5 working weeks); this is in addition to every 4th Sunday off.
• Pension contribution (after completion of probationary period) & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing and Accessible Management Support & Supervision & Access to External Supervision
• Sectoral Support with Community Youth Work peers
• Ongoing Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
• Educational Assistance Programme & Employee Assistance Programme
• European Educational & International Travel Opportunities
• Flexible, Warm and Caring Work Environment; Autonomy and Trust in carrying out your role

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for full role details, which can be requested at the email address below. 

Application for the post is by return of C.V. to jobs@wstcys.ie by 5pm on Friday 22/11/24.

Shortlisting will apply and a panel may be formed for future roles

The project is supported and funded through the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth and Waterford Wexford ETB

We confirm that our organisation complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland

Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service is an equal opportunities employer.