PYP Vision

Young people are empowered leaders, using their voice to create a safe and inclusive community, within a fair and equitable society.

PYP Mission

Through developmental youth work, we provide a safe, inclusive and creative space, where young people, including those who are seldom heard, can understand and express their needs and interests and can access the support, learning opportunities and responses we provide, in partnership with the wider community.

PYP Philosophy

This Project believes that the Personal and Social Development of each member of the Youth Project is important. Youth activities flourish in an environment where good relationships are encouraged, where people feel valued and respected and where there is genuine compassion, fairness and support for those in difficulty. This philosophy underpins and informs all the work we do and is central to this Policy document.

Youth Worker – Poppintree Youth Project

Are you energetic, passionate, and committed to delivering high-quality, needs-based youth work?

Poppintree Youth Project is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join our dynamic team. This role is funded under the UBU Your Place Your Space scheme and focuses on developing and delivering engaging programmes and activities for young people aged 10-24 in Poppintree, Ballymun.

As a community-based youth service, we provide targeted programmes that support young people in overcoming challenges, developing key life skills, and reaching their full potential. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong commitment to youth work principles, ensuring young people are actively engaged and supported in their personal, social, and educational development.

If you are passionate about youth work, community development, and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Qualifications

• An NSETS recognised professionally endorsed qualification in Youth Work or Youth and Community Work
  or
• Have worked with young people for two years full time in a youth work setting and have an equivalent professional qualification within the social studies/youth work/education or community development field

To apply:

Please request an application form & job spec via email to tdolan@poppinyp.ie. Completed applications, along with a detailed cover letter, should be returned to the same email address.

Salary: ETB Youthwork Salary Scale will apply

Closing date for applications is Friday April 4th 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: Week of the 14th April.

Garda Vetting will apply to this position. This post is funded under the UBU (Your Place, Your Space) funding scheme. Late applications will not be accepted. Short listing will apply and a panel may be formed. The nature of this post requires flexibility to cover the operational times of the project. This will involve scheduled evening, weekend and residential work.

Poppintree Youth Project Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.