Kilmore West Youth Project is looking to recruit a 

Full Time Youth Justice Worker (12-17 years)

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, creative individuals to apply for the above role. Kilmore West Youth Project (KWYP) is a community-based youth and family service governed by a voluntary Board of Directors. We provide a range of supports and services to meet the needs of young people and families in the area. We work from a strong values base, including equality, empowerment and respect. We have expanded as a service over the last few years and now cover the Belmayne area, with a premise there, which the new staff member will be based. In KWYP we value and support all our employees. We understand that this work can be difficult at times and the issues effecting the participants we work with can be complex, we therefore encourage self-care practices and support one another through teamwork, supervision, check ins and training. There will also be a robust and supportive probation process. We adhere to a pay scale, implement public sector pay rises and yearly increments. We are offering you the opportunity to work within a team of passionate and driven individuals who are working for change.

We hope you consider this position, and we look forward to hearing from you!!

Position: Youth Justice Worker
Salary: In line with CDYS Youth Worker scale
Hours: Full time, 35 hrs per week
Reporting To: Belmayne Youth Diversion Project Leader
Starting Date: ASAP
Annual Leave: 23 days
Application Deadline: Wednesday, the 29th of January, at 5pm. Applications will not be accepted after this time.

Recruitment Timeline:

• Advertisement: Wednesday, 15th of January to Wednesday, the 29th of January 2025.
• Phone screenings: Thursday, 30th and Friday 31st of January 2025.
• Interviews: Thursday, 6th of January 2025.

To Apply:

Please submit a completed application before the deadline for applications of 5pm, Wednesday, 29th of January to keithodriscoll.kwyp@gmail.com
CVs will not be accepted.
Please put the title of the position in the subject line of the email, eg. “Youth Justice Worker”.