Organisational Overview:
YMCA Dublin is a community-based charity that has been building safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities for over 175 years. Through affordable childcare, youth programmes, family support, and community services, the organisation empowers young people, supports individuals and families, and creates safe, welcoming spaces where everyone can thrive. Working alongside local communities across Dublin, YMCA Dublin helps foster healthy, confident, secure, and connected communities for all.
Job Summary
The Playwork/After School Assistant will assist in providing our school age childcare and youth work services to young people aged 8 to 17 years in Dublin 2 & 8.
This role, part of a Community Employment Scheme (19.5 hrs/week), requires good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to help strengthen YMCA Dublin's services in Aungier St.
Key Responsibilities
* Engaging with young people appropriately during after school and youth work sessions.
* Facilitating play activities, such as arts and crafts, with children and young people.
* Assisting with daily school collections and drop-offs.
* Supervising children on outdoor trips to local parks and playgrounds.
* Acting as a positive role model for children and young people.
* Working with team members to plan weekly programmes and daily activities.
* Help set up and prepare spaces and materials for activities.
* Assist with administrative duties, including inputting work records and completing daily checklists and observations.
* Undertaking practical training in school age childcare, playwork, safeguarding, youth work, social studies etc.
* Abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.
* Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Childcare and YMCA Youth Spaces services.
Community Employment Programme Overview
This is a three-year phased Community Employment (CE) Scheme role designed to provide participants with meaningful work experience, on-the-job learning, and accredited training to support progression into long-term employment or further education. The programme includes:
* Year 1: Employment induction and fundamentals in childcare and/or youthwork. Specific training and shadowing of experienced team members.
* Year 2: QQI qualifications and targeted learning that could include Social Studies, Working with Young People, Special Needs Assisting and/or Paediatric First Aid.
* Year 3: Further responsibility with tasks, work placement, CV and interview preparation.
Participants receive continuous support, supervision, and mentoring throughout the programme to help build skills, confidence, and readiness for future employment.
Employment Details
* Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part-time)
* Schedule: Monday - Friday Afternoons
* Location: Aungier St.
* Support: Laptop provided, regular supervision, access to training
* Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment under DSP criteria
Personal and Professional Attributes
* Good planning and time management skills
* Good team working skills
* High level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to empathise with, support and motivate people.
* Basic computer skills.
Compensation and Benefits
* Uniform provided
* QQI accredited training on offer
* Job preparation support
Application Process
To apply, please contact your Intreo case officer to confirm your eligibility and be referred to our vacancy.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €271.50 per week
Expected hours: 19.5 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Gym membership
* On-site gym
Application question(s):
* Are you eligible for the Community Employment Scheme?
Work Location: In person