Due to the expansion of Services, Carlow Regional Youth Services invites applications for the following positions:

1. Community Based Drugs Worker 
Part-Time– 18 Hours

(Carlow Community Based Drugs Initiative)

This is a community based project funded by the HSE with a strong focus on engaging individuals, families experiencing difficulties in relation to alcohol and drug use. The role primarily consists of the provision and coordination of interventions in the areas of prevention, harm minimization and education.

Part of the role also includes taking a proactive, educational and preventative approach to alcohol and drug use in the community.

2. Sessional Counsellor 
with Follaine Youth Counselling Service

(Sessional Contract Work out of school hours)

This vacancy presents as an ideal opportunity for candidates who are creative, open to learning and have a commitment to working with young people.

Primary responsibilities to include the provision of counselling for young people ages 12-18 years.

The successful applicant will have a professional counselling qualification accredited by I.A.C.P. & professional counselling experience.

Experience of working with adolescents is essential.

Job description for both roles are available on request.

To Apply:

Please apply in writing by CV and cover letter to the following address:
HR, Carlow Regional Youth Services, Montgomery House, Athy Road, Carlow
Phone: 086 145 1278
Email: HR@carlowys.ie

Deadline for applications is Thursday the 6th of February 2025 at 5pm

This post is funded by TUSLA, Child and Family Agency. Carlow Regional Youth Services Ltd is an Affiliated Region of Youth Work Ireland.