Donnycarney Youth Diversion Project

Donnycarney Youth Project is a community-based project working with the youth and families of the area.

We are currently offering exciting opportunities to experienced professionals who are passionate, driven, and enthusiastic about supporting children, families and young people to make positive changes in their lives.

We are recruiting for one Full Time Post which will incorporate Family Support, Early Intervention and Youth Justice Work

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied environment in our Youth Diversion Team. We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, drive and initiative who are focused on providing a wraparound service with responsibility for family support, early intervention, and youth justice work. They will work with vulnerable children (aged 8-11) and families, as well as young people included on our Youth Diversion Programme. The aim is to break the cycle of disadvantage, enhance resilience of vulnerable families and promote pro social development and desistance from crime. The successful candidate will embrace the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and the Young Ireland 5 National Outcomes for young people.

Essential Criteria

• A third level qualification (Degree) in either Youth & Community, Social Care, Early Childhood Education or another relevant Degree
• A full clean driver’s licence

Desirable

• Two years’ relevant full-time experience

Salary depends on qualifications and experience

This post requires the successful candidates to work scheduled hours at evenings and some weekends to include occasional residential trips

Benefits:

DYP offers the following additional benefits to employees:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Further education and training support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular Supervision

To apply:

Please email letter of application together with a CV and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees that we may contact to:
Marie Holton, Project Leader, Donnycarney Youth Project, marie@dyp.ie
Donnycarney Community & Youth Centre, Collins Avenue East, Dublin 5, D05 X535

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 1pm on Wednesday 30th April 2025

Interview Dates to be agreed

Job Description and further information available on request from:
Marie on 01- 8314985 – e-mail : marie@dyp.ie

Please quote Job Reference on Application: EI/FS/YJW

Donnycarney Youth Project is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Successful applicant will be required to undergo Garda vetting prior to appointment. Shortlisting will apply to those who meet the criteria. Job Offer subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory References

For further information on our services please follow the link https://dyp.ie/