Youth Worker in Afterschool's setting
Job Title: Youth Worker in after-schools setting
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: €14.00 per hour
The general duties include:
· The Youth Worker will work as part of a team to support our target group of young people aged 4 to 12 years. Candidates will have:
* Education to Level 5 in Youth and Community or other relevant field.
* Experience of and the ability to engage young people.
* Ability to work with flexibility, initiative and imagination.
* Hours of Work: 20 hours a week
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Main Duties:
· To work with a team to identify and assess the needs of young people availing of the service.
· Provide quality support for young people through building positive relationships.
· Provide opportunities for young people to develop communication skills, confidence and agency, resilience, relationships and emotional intelligence in a group setting.
· Provide opportunities for young people to develop and improve life skills in group settings.
· To attend and contribute at staff meetings.
· To participate in relevant training to enhance outcomes in the role.
· To attend monthly supervision with the Family and Youth Service Co-ordinator.
· To follow through on projects as assigned by the Family and Youth Service Co-ordinator.
· To demonstrate a respectful and empathetic approach to young people at all times.
· To maintain professional boundaries with young people at all times and to work in line with child protection policies.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dublin 8, Dublin, CO. Dublin D08 XD29: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Leaving Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* Afterschools/Youth Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person