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 now invited for the post of:

Youth Justice Worker (Full - Time)

T.Y.R.E. Youth Diversion Project: Based in our Centre at Seapoint Tramore, working in Tramore and other Coastal communities, Mid-County Waterford and surrounding areas

Role Summary: 

The aim of the Youth Diversion Projects is to respond to the needs of unattached young people aged 12 to 17 years who are involved in and/or at risk of becoming involved in criminal or anti-social behaviour in the project’s catchment areas. The purpose of YDPs is to assess the needs, risks and strengths of the target group and to engage them in a process of learning and development. This will enable them to critically examine their own offending and support them to make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from further involvement in criminal, harmful or anti-social behaviours. Funded through the European Social Fund Plus, this post will have a particular focus on delivering work in the context of improving the prospects of sustainable employment by identifying pathways with individual participants towards the labour market, enabling participants to access further and second chance education and training opportunities and promoting acceptance of diversity in the workplace.

Suitable Candidates should:

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

What WSTCYS Offers You:

• 25 Days Holidays (increasing by 1 day after every 5 years of service)
• Good Friday as a concession day
• Pension contribution (after completion of probationary period) & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing and Accessible Management Support & Supervision & Access to External Supervision
• Sectoral Support; regular sectoral team meetings focussed on information sharing, sectoral updates, peer support & development of practice wisdom
• 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
• Integrated Services Model

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for full role details, which can be requested from jobs@wstcys.ie. 

Please forward applications in the form of a C.V. to jobs@wstcys.ie 

Closing date for return of Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae by e-mail is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December 2024. Short-listing will apply and interviews will take place in January 2025. A panel may be formed for future vacancies.

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

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

The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

Please see www.eufunds.ie for further information