CE Scheme - Youth Work Assistant ( Comhairle na nÓg)

This position is for a Community Employment Scheme based in Galway City.

To qualify for a CE Scheme you must be aged between 21-55 and be unemployed for 12 months AND you must also be getting any combination of the following payments for at least 12 months:

• Jobseeker's Benefit (JB)
• Jobseeker's Allowance (JA)
• Jobseeker's Transitional payment (JST)
• One-Parent Family Payment (OFP)
• Deserted Wife’s Benefit
• Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension
• Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Non-Contributory Pension or
• Farm Assist

You may also be eligible if you are a Qualified Adult on Jobseeker’s Allowance or if you are aged 18 years and over and you are:

• Getting Disability Allowance, Blind Pension or Invalidity Pension, or
• Getting Illness Benefit for at least 6 months, or
• A member of the Traveller community, unemployed and getting Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker's Allowance for any length of time or One-Parent Family Payment for at least 1 year, or
• A person with refugee status and getting any DSP payment for any length of time, or
• Referred following an appropriate assessment according to the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework protocols, an ex-offender who has been referred by the Probation Service or other designated service, or an ex-offender not referred by a designated service who has been getting JA or JB for 12 months, or
• Living on one of the offshore islands and currently getting a CE-qualifying payment for 6 months or more

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Job Purpose:

The Youth Work Assistant will support the planning and delivery of youth work initiatives, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for young people. This role involves directly engaging with young people, assisting in programme delivery, and performing general administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Work Support:

· Assist in planning, preparing, and delivering youth programmes, activities, and events.

· Maintain group records, attendance sheets, and session plans.

· Engage in activities with young people both in the meetings and during trips.

· Participate in workshops, and consultation events.

· Assist in delivering youth conferences and events, both online and in person.

· Encourage youth participation and engagement in initiatives, including Comhairle na nÓg programmes.

General Responsibilities:

· Adhere to organizational policies, data protection guidelines, and health and safety regulations.

· Participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and relevant training.

Person Specification:

Essential:

· Ability to relate to young people and commitment to youth-led activities.

· Strong organizational and administrative skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Open to learning, development, and contributing creative skills.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and occasional weekends. (The City Comhairle meets on Mondays and the County Comhairle meets twice a month, one in-person meeting and one online meeting, both on Saturdays).

Desirable:

· Experience or strong interest in working with young people.

· Knowledge of youth work and safeguarding policies.

· Proficiency in digital tools for communication and administration.

Additional Information:

· Garda vetting is required for this role.

· Training and development opportunities are available.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €271.50 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you been Resident in Ireland and Unemployed for 12 months (9 months if Ukrainian)?

Licence/Certification:

• Social Welfare Payment (see Job Description) (required) (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/04/2025
Reference ID: 2383763