Youth Justice Workers (2)

ACORN Youth Diversion Project Edenderry 
Fixed Term 12 Months – Full Time

FUSION Youth Diversion Project, Tullamore  
Full Time

Youth Work Ireland Midlands wish to recruit qualified, experienced Youth Justice Workers to deliver on the work plan agreed with and funded by the Department of Justice and the European Social Fund Plus. These posts are located in The ACORN Youth Diversion Project, Edenderry and The FUSION Youth Diversion Project in Tullamore.

All applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• A recognised professionally endorsed qualification in Youth Work or Youth and Community Work or /and
• 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

(Note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience with young people may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)

Experience of interagency working and a full driving licence and use of own car is highly desirable. Candidates must be computer literate. Previous YDP experience is advantageous, and youth work experience is essential.

39 hour full-time flexible working week including evenings and occasional weekends, as required, meeting the needs of the service.

This position is funded under Department of Justice, European Social Fund 2021 – 2027, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. The Youth Justice Worker will be employed by Youth Work Ireland Midlands CLG. Please note that these positions are contingent on Youth Work Ireland Midlands continued receipt of funding for the YDP and the post holder’s satisfactory performance.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining suitability for the post with a comprehensive CV to Tracey Moore, Service Manager by email: tmoore@youthworkmidlands.org

Closing date for applications is Monday 21st April 2025

Job description is available from Tracey Moore - tmoore@youthworkmidlands.org. Salary Scale alongside Job Description available upon request.

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 requirements will not be engaged within this recruitment process.

Youth Work Ireland Midlands is an equal opportunities employer
www.youthworkmidlands.org