Blakestown Mountview Youth Initiative (BMYI) was established in 1998. BMYI is a non-profit registered charity organisation, with the aim to support young people and their families in the Dublin 15 community to reach their full potential. BMYI is funded through the HSE, Blanchardstown Local Drug Alcohol Task Force (BLDATF) and TUSLA Child & Family Agency.

BMYI provides a 3-strand approach, youth, family and educational support. BMYI deliver a range of evidence-based programmes to support the well-being and development of young people and their families.

BMYI offers a holistic approach to support young people, their families and the wider community, through individualised support programmes, group work, a variety of non-formal educational approaches and interventions. The work of BMYI is underpinned by principles of empowerment, inclusion, equality and voluntary participation.

Position: Part Time Social Care Worker / Lifeskills 

Salary Scale Social Care Worker (HSE)

Role Description

To work as part of multi – disciplinary team addressing the needs of the young people and their families in the Dublin 15 area. This position is 21/25 hours per week per week.

• To provide evidence-based interventions, person centered support to young people referred to BMYI.
• Working in collaboration with relevant staff and stakeholders to further develop the BMYI Lifeskills programme.
• Ability to engage target groups and ability to plan and develop appropriate programmes.

Working Schedule:

This is a part-time role, 21/25 hours per week, flexibility is required in relation to working hours to meet the needs of young people. This can include working evenings, planned engagement during the school holidays, weekend work, as required.

The Candidate

All applicants must meet one of the following essential criteria:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a youth work setting or similar related area
  and or
• Recognised qualification in social care or addiction or related field.

Essential criteria

• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions to family members such, Steps 2 Cope, Adolescence Community Reinforcement Approach ACRA, MI, Trauma Informed.
• Proven experience in facilitating groups and providing 1-1 support.
• An understanding of the theoretical framework of working with people with drug and alcohol problems with a particular emphasis on supporting people through behavioral change and harm reduction.
• Ability to provide support and develop relationships with young people who are impacted by drug and alcohol use.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in key working, care planning, and case management processes.
• Experience in report writing and data management systems such as CRM/eCASS/Link Case Management System.

Other duties may include:

• To participate in outreach programmes.
• To liaise and advocate on behalf of young people to other service providers and third parties if required.
• Engage in collaboration and work as part of a team. Engaging in team meetings and appropriate supervision, review and planning sessions.
• Promote positive working relationships with external organisations.
• Commitment to the work of BMYI and to work within the values, policies, and procedures of the organisation.
• To work within BMYI CLG strategy and operational plans.
• To consistently act in a professional manner and be present to the needs of targeted/harder to reach young people.
• Ensure ongoing confidentiality and compliance with organisational data protection policies and practices in all aspects of the role.
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary.
• To participate in regular supervision with your Manager.
• Identify training needs with your Manager and participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role.

Core Competencies

• Ability to build and maintain confident, effective, and positive relationships with young people.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Present with attributes of an effective Social Care Worker/Lifeskills, including Empathy, Listening skills, dependability, and respect.
• Ability to be proactive, use your own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment.
• Positive and flexible approach to teamwork and collaboration.
• Good communications skills, including ability to draft summary information and correspondence, and good report writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word processing, Excel, Internet, CRM.

Application Process

Please complete the application form, including a cover letter and email to manager@bmyi.ie with the title ‘’Social Care/Lifeskillsr' in the subject bar.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd of May 2025 - 5pm
Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

A panel may be formed following the interview process and short listing will apply.

We will inform candidates who have been successfully shortlisted. We regret that it is not possible to provide individualised feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview and we kindly request that you do not call or email seeking feedback. Candidates who do not meet ‘Essential’ requirements will Not be engaged within this recruitment process.

For more information, please visit www.bmyi.ie

Candidates under consideration for employment in BMYI will be subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.