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Limerick Youth Service has the following opportunities:

  • Administrator

    Applications are now invited for the following position:

    Administrator (19.5 hours)

    The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of administrative support to the centre manager in the Southside Youth Space to facilitate an efficient and effective service for the organisation. They will act as first and main point of contact for all service users, visitors and clients.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role.
    • Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
    • Fully proficient in the use of MS office and competent in all aspects of office administration.
    • Ability to work flexible hours including some early evenings and occasional weekend.

    Recruitment is subject to eligibility criteria as specified by POBAL

    How to apply:

    A full job description and application form can be accessed via:

    Job Description Administrator

    Administrator Application Form

    Please note CV’s are not accepted.

    Completed application forms should be sent to the HR Manager:

    sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org

    Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 8th December 2025  by 5pm

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds

    (A panel may be formed from this recruitment process from which future vacancies in the organisation may be filled and will expire after 1 year) 

    Garda vetting will apply

    This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme”.

  • Buildings & Facilities

    Applications are now invited for the following position:

    Building and Facilities Person (39 hours)

    Responsible for assisting the Manager in the operating, maintaining and client utilisation of Southside Youth Space in a safe, clean and efficient manner. The role will carry responsibility for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of premises.

    Requirements:

    • At least 2 years previous experience in a similar role and the ability to work alongside young people.
    • Strong Communication skills both written and oral.
    • Knowledge of health & safety practices.
    • Ability to work flexible hours including some early evenings and occasional weekend.

    Recruitment is subject to eligibility criteria as specified by POBAL

    How to apply:

    A full job description and application form can be accessed via:

    Job Description Buildings & Facilities Person

    Buildings & Facilities Application Form

    Please note CV’s are not accepted.

    Completed application forms should be sent to the HR Manager:

    sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org

    Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 8th December 2025  by 5pm

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds

    (A panel may be formed from this recruitment process from which future vacancies in the organisation may be filled and will expire after 1 year) 

    Garda vetting will apply

    This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme”.

  • Creative Therapist

    We are seeking a passionate and experienced Creative Therapist to join our team. The contract will be on a Self-Employed basis commencing in January 2026 for a period of approximately 10 months and working 5 hours per week.

    The successful candidate will work closely with young people, using creative methods such as art, drama, music, and movement to support their emotional and psychological well-being.

    The role focuses on supporting young people aged 10 – 18 yrs (with a special focus on 10 – 14yr olds) who may be experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, social difficulties, or developmental issues in a safe, inclusive and youth-centered environment.

     The ideal candidate will have:

    • A recognised qualification i.e. Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, or related discipline)
    • Minimum 1–2 years’ experience delivering creative therapy, specifically with young people aged 10-18.
    • Expertise in creative modality (art, drama, music, or dance) and its application in therapeutic settings.
    • Experience supporting young people facing challenges such as mental health difficulties, trauma, or social exclusion.
    • Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
    • Knowledge & understanding of adolescent development and the unique needs of 10-18-year-olds.
    • Ability to adapt therapy to individual needs
    • Full Clean Driving Licence

    Application Process must include the following documents:

    • Tax clearance certificate
    • Professional Indemnity Insurance
    • Evidence of External Supervision
    • Proof of accreditation with recognised body.

    How to Apply:

    If you are passionate about helping young people navigate their emotions and challenges through creativity, we would love to hear from you.

    For a full job description and application form click below:

    Job Description Creative Therapist

    Application Form Creative Therapist

    Please note CV’s are not accepted.

    Proposals must be submitted no later than 6pm on Friday 12th December 2025 to: 

    sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity

    (A panel may be formed from this recruitment process from which future vacancies in the organisation may be filled and will expire after 1 year) 

    Garda vetting will apply

Community Employment Scheme

  • Am I eligible for a CE Scheme?

    You may qualify for participation in the CE Part-time Integration Option if:

    You are aged 21 years or older and:

    OR

    You are aged 18 years and over and:

    • A member of the Traveller community, unemployed and getting Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance for any period or One-Parent Family Payment for at least 1 year
    • Getting Disability Allowance, Blind Person’s Pension or Invalidity Pension
    • Getting Illness Benefit for at least 6 months
    • A refugee authenticated by the Department of Justice and Equality (Garda Registration Certificate with Stamp 4) and getting a social welfare payment
    • 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
    • Referred following an appropriate assessment according to the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework protocols
    • Living on one of the offshore islands and currently in receipt of a CE-qualifying payment for 6 months or more

    Part-Time Job Option

    The CE Part-Time Job Option provides participants with part-time work placements for 1 year initially, with annually renewable contracts for another 2 years, subject to DSP approval and the availability of places and budget. This option is designed to give extended access to employment to older people who may have been unable to secure regular employment for some time.

    You may qualify for participation in the CE Part-Time Job Option if:

    You are aged 35 years or older and you:

    • Have been getting any combination of the following payments: Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Transitional payment (JST), One-Parent Family Payment (OFP), Widow’s, Deserted Wife’s Benefit, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension, Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension or Farm Assist for at least 3 years – see ‘Eligibility period’ below.
    • Getting Disability Allowance, Blind Person’s Pension or Invalidity Pension
    • Getting Illness Benefit for at least 6 months
    • 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 3 years

    OR

    You are 18 years of age or over and:

    • A member of the Traveller community getting Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or One-Parent Family Payment for at least 1 year
    • A refugee authenticated by the Department of Justice and Equality (Garda Registration Certificate with Stamp 4) and getting a social welfare payment
    • Referred following an appropriate assessment according to the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework protocols’
    • Living on one of the offshore islands and currently in receipt of a CE-qualifying payment for 6 months or more

    Eligibility period

    In general, the eligibility period is 1 year for the Part-time Integration Option and 3 years for the Part-time Job Option.

    • If you were getting Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) prior to receiving Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, One-Parent Family Payment, Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Partner’s Contributory Pension, Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension, Deserted Wife’s Benefit or Farm Assist, this time on SWA can also count towards the CE-qualifying period provided there are no breaks between different payments.
    • If you were getting Carer’s Allowance this can also count towards the eligibility period but your caring responsibilities must have ceased and you must currently be getting either JA, JB. JST or OFP.
    • Those getting JB or JA are allowed a maximum of 30 worked days in each of the qualifying years before starting a CE scheme when assessing eligibility.
    • Time spent on one of the above disability payments can count towards the eligibility period, provided there is no break, for example, 3 months on Illness Benefit followed immediately by 9 months on Jobseeker’s Allowance or 12 months on Illness Benefit followed immediately by 24 months on Jobseeker’s Allowance.
    • Time spent on CE no longer counts towards continued time on CE for new participants who start on or after 8 October 2012
    • Generally, time spent on Tús, Gateway, Rural Social Scheme, JobBridge, Back to Education Allowance or Springboard will not count towards the eligibility period. There are some exceptions and you can read more about these and the other eligibility requirements for the Part-time Integration Option and thePart-time Job Option on welfare.ie.
  • Caretaker/Project Assistant: City Centre Youth Space & Community Training Centre

    Limerick Youth Service is seeking to recruit a person for the following developmental position:

    Caretaker/Project Assistant (x4)

    The successful candidates will undertake general caretaking duties with a leading youth organisation.

    Responsibilities will include:
    • Open and close the premises. Flexibility will be required in terms of hours.
    • Waste management & hygiene
    • Maintain all rooms in the building and repair any items that need attention.
    • Ensure all areas of the building are in line with safety standards and risk assessments.
    • Notify Coordinator if something is broken or needs attention.
    • Maintain the external space around the buildings including gardening.
    • Ensure the area around the buildings are clean and tidy at all times.
    • Carry out painting, weeding, brushing as required.
    • Participate in training offered.
    • Carry out any other duties as requested by the CE Supervisor.

    Location: City Youth Space & Community Training Centre, Limerick Youth Service, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick V94 YF95

    Hours: 19.5pw

    To Apply: please contact Eilish O’Riordan at:

    eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org

    Tel: 061-412444

    The Community Employment (CE) Programme is a DSP Employment programme which has been designed to assist the long-term unemployed and other disadvantaged people to get back to work by offering part-time jobs in the community

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity

  • Classroom/Resource Assistant: Community Training Centre

    Limerick Youth Service is seeking to recruit a person for the following developmental position:

    Classroom/Resource Assistant

    The successful candidates will undertake general caretaking duties with a leading youth organisation.

     

  • Cleaner/Food Project Assistant: Community Training Centre

    Limerick Youth Service is seeking to recruit a person for the following developmental position:

    Cleaner/Food Project Assistant 

    The successful candidates will undertake general cleaner/food project duties with a leading youth organisation.

    Responsibilities will include:

    • General housekeeping duties
    • Cleaning offices, classrooms, public areas, toilet
    •  Assisting in LYS food projects (e.g.) canteen, deli/bakery shop or kitchen) during busy periods.
    • Participate in training offered.
    • Carry out any other duties as requested by the CE Supervisor.

    Location: City Youth Space & Community Training Centre, Limerick Youth Service, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick V94 YF95

    Hours: 19.5pw

    To Apply: please contact Eilish O’Riordan at:

    eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org

    Tel: 061-412444

    The Community Employment (CE) Programme is a DSP Employment programme which has been designed to assist the long-term unemployed and other disadvantaged people to get back to work by offering part-time jobs in the community

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity

  • Youth Work Assistant: City Centre & Northside Youth Space

    Limerick Youth Service is seeking to recruit a person for the following developmental position:

    Youth Worker Assistant

    Responsibilities will include:

    • Assisting with planning, delivery and supervision of programmes and activities to young people

    Locations:

    • City Youth Space, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick V94 YF95
    • Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3

    Hours: 19.5pw

    To Apply: please contact Eilish O’Riordan at:

    eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org

    Tel: 061-412444

    The Community Employment (CE) Programme is a DSP Employment programme which has been designed to assist the long-term unemployed and other disadvantaged people to get back to work by offering part-time jobs in the community

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity

  • Youth Work Assistant: Nicholas St Youth Space

    Limerick Youth Service is seeking to recruit a person for the following developmental position:

    Youth Worker Assistant 

    Responsibilities will include:

    • Assisting with planning, delivery and supervision of programmes and activities to young people with the King’s Island & Surrounds Youth Project

    Locations:

    • Nicholas St Youth Space, 41-42 Nicholas St, Limerick V94 F211

    Hours: 19.5pw

    To Apply: please contact Eilish O’Riordan at:

    eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org

    Tel: 061-412444

    The Community Employment (CE) Programme is a DSP Employment programme which has been designed to assist the long-term unemployed and other disadvantaged people to get back to work by offering part-time jobs in the community

    Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity

  • More Information

    For further information on the Community Employment Scheme please contact Eilish O’Riordan at eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org or call 061 412 444