Current vacancies with Limerick Youth Service

Limerick Youth Service is a voluntary Youth Work Organisation whose Mission is “to support and encourage young people to be active participants in shaping their futures.” It offers a range of quality services responding to the needs of young people throughout Limerick City and County.

Limerick Youth Service now wish to invite applicants for the following vacancies:

Youth Worker – 6 month Fixed Term Contract
This position is funded by the OMCYA through County Limerick V.E.C. Rathkeale Youth Project aims to develop and support innovative responses to the needs of young people in Rathkeale and surrounding areas. This is a challenging and rewarding post for individuals interested in working closely with young people from 12 to 21 years of age.
Youth Justice Worker – Maternity Cover
This position is co-funded by the European Social Fund through the Irish Youth Justice Service. Based in the City Centre in the Garda Youth Diversion Project, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of programmes to meet the identified needs of “at risk” young people and divert them from involvement in crime.
Applicants for the above roles will need to have:
• Relevant third level qualification in Youth & Community Work or related field
• Minimum of two years experience of working with young people in a range of non-formal settings.
• Proven track record in the design, implementation and evaluation of developmental programmes to address the needs of young people

Catering Instructor – Community Training Centre – Maternity Cover
This position is funded by FÁS. Applicants for this City Centre based post will have the responsibility for training, assessing and monitoring of course work to FETAC Level standard and will need to have:
• A recognised diploma/trade qualification relating to FETAC Modules Level 3 & 4
• Experience of working with young people;
• Ability to deliver flexible training options and to provide guidance to new and emerging learners;

For a full job description and an application form interested candidates can download forms online at www.limerickyouthservice.com

Completed application forms can be returned by email or fax.
Closing date will be Monday 17th January 2011 by 12pm