Job Title: Youth Justice Worker, West Tallaght YDP
Reference Number: FRGJOB_1052

Foróige, the National Youth Development Organisation has an opportunity for enthusiastic youth workers to join our dynamic team. The positions are suitable to individuals who want to develop their professional careers in youth work in roles that are both flexible and rewarding. These projects are part of a network of Youth Diversion Projects; funded by the Department of Justice and by the European Social Fund and Dormant Accounts, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána under the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027.

YDPs engage young people in a range of needs led interventions, such as personal and social development programmes, skills building activities, education, training and employment support and social enterprise initiatives, all based on their unique circumstances.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to Degree standard preferably in the area of Youth/ Justice/ Social / Family / Community Work (candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
• Ability to relate to parents and young people and engage the target group
• Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people or parents

Please view the Job spec for full list of requirements.

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Application form which is available here.

The full job spec and Foróige application form are available to download from our website www.foroige.ie

The deadline for returning completed application forms is Thursday 28th of November at 12pm

Foróige is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.