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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cobh Youth Services Ltd require a fully qualified Youth Worker
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We are seeking an experienced, positive, creative and flexible, fully qualified Youth Worker, to manage and co-ordinate a high quality service for the young people attending the Centre, After-School and Youth Café of Cobh Youth Services Ltd.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will provide support to young people engaged with the service & will provide leadership to staff. You will build strong collaborative relationships with parents/guardians, local schools, Tusla, Cork ETB, Solas etc.
Essential:
Minimum of BA (Level 7) in Youth Work/Youth & Community Care, or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience in a co-ordinator/manager/supervisor role.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Familiar with relevant legislation and child protection policies.
Desirable:
Strong IT skills.
Budgeting experience.
Role Responsibilities (Include but not limited to)
- Ensure compliance and best practice in all areas of Child Protection and Welfare in Cobh YS Ltd.
- Provide leadership, line management and support to staff and ensure best practice.
- Ensure that all policies are in line with government guidance and statutory requirements.
- Plan, implement and review programmes for children and young people based on an assessment of group/individual needs.
- Liaise effectively with statutory, community and voluntary bodies.
- Gather information and prepare reports for the Board of Directors.
- Ensure all records and returns in relation to Pobal, payroll, supplier and contractor payments are managed in a timely manner.
- Identify training needs and implement relevant training programmes.
- Manage all aspects of the service within Cobh YS Ltd.
Person Specification
Education
- Relevant Level 7 qualification in youth work.
- Professional management qualification preferred.
Experience/Knowledge
- Previous experience managing a youth service.
- Knowledge of the Children’s first Act 2015 and Children’s First National Guidance for the protection and Welfare of Children 2017.
- Knowledge of the Pobal system and funding applications.
- Experience of implementing policies and procedures in line with Child Protection and Tulsa requirements.
- Knowledge of youth sector practices, criteria and professional standards.
Competences Required
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Leadership Skills to motivate and develop staff to deliver a quality service.
- Capacity to work effectively under pressure.
- Committed to meeting the needs of young people.
- Flexibility and ability to manage and be responsive to change.
Personal Attributes
- Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and builds trust with others.
- Team player and with flexible approach.
- Respect for the values and ethos of Cobh YS Ltd.
Notes:
The role is subject to garda vetting.
Flexibility in working hours is a requirement for the position.
Contract is a 1 year fixed term; there will be a probation period of six months.
Due to current restrictions, application is by email only.
Email applications with CV and cover letter to Anne Roche cysyouthw@gmail.com
Contact Number 021-4814640
Closing Date:
5.00pm Friday 23rd April 2021
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Shortlisting will apply.
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