Youth Work Ireland Galway seeks to employ a Youth Worker for the East Galway Youth Project (Ballinasloe)

Youth Work Ireland Galway is one of the leading youth work providers in Galway City and County providing a range of services and supports to young people, their families and communities over 5 decades. 

This post is based in Ballinasloe in the East Galway Youth Project and the successful candidate will be expected to plan, deliver and report on programmes for young people aged between 10 and 24 years of age in accordance with the organisational ethos and policies and in line with the current funding agreement. 

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Education to Degree standard, preferably in Youth/Community Work (or relevant discipline as determined by the Employer). 
• A minimum of 1 year work experience in the youth sector
• Ability to engage with the identified target groups
• An understanding of Youth and Community Work

Person Specification

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and external agencies
• Ability to be proactive, use own initiative as well as working effectively within a team
• Good written communication and report writing skills
• Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes
• Good computer skills and knowledge of relevant online platforms for virtual delivery of programmes 

Additional Considerations

• Hours of work: 26 hours per week 
• Contract type: 18 months with potential for extension
• Expenses will be reimbursed in line with company policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

As the work involves contact with young people the successful applicant will be subject to Garda vetting. 

Shortlisting will be based on information provided in the CV and letter of application. It is important that candidates show they meet the requirements in their applications. Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited for interview.

Applications should be made by emailing your CV and 1 page cover letter to jennifer.mchugh@youthworkgalway.ie by 5pm on the 18th April 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 1st of May 2025.

Youth Work Ireland Galway is a member of Youth Work Ireland and an Equal Opportunities Employer