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The following opportunities are available

  • Youth & Family Support Worker (35 hours)

    Limerick Youth Service is now inviting applications for the following position:

    Youth & Family Support Worker (35 hours)

    Funded by TUSLA (Child & Family Agency) the project aims to develop and support initiatives for young people (aged 10 – 18 years) in their local community who are in need of additional interventions and support.

    The successful candidate will work within an existing team of family support workers. The main focus is on early intervention aiming to promote and protect the health, well-being and rights of all children, young people and their families. This will include individual support, parenting top-up and support, key working, crisis intervention, holiday provision and Meitheal.

    Applicants for this post must have:

    • Relevant third level qualification in Youth Work (or related discipline. Candidates with sufficient relevant work experience, 3 years+ may also be considered in lieu of qualification)
    • Proven track record in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative interventions to enhance the resilience of young people and reduce their isolation.
    • Knowledge or experience of case management and key working
    • Experience of needs assessment and using mechanisms to evaluate the outcome of work
    • Previous engagement with a range of statutory and voluntary bodies in enhancing the opportunities for young people
    • Excellent groupwork, facilitation, report writing, communication, and networking skills
    • Access to a car with Full Clean Driving Licence (desirable but not essential)

    A full job description and application form can be accessed by clicking:

    Application Form Youth & Family Support Worker

    Job Description Youth & Family Support Worker

    Completed applications can be returned by email to: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org

    Closing date for applications is Sunday, October 27th by 5pm.

    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

  • Cleaner/Project Assistant: City Centre Youth Space & Community Training Centre

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

    Cleaner/Project Assistant (x3)

    The successful candidates will undertake general cleaning and hygiene duties with a leading youth organisation.

    Responsibilities will include:

    • Cleaning of offices, classrooms, toilets and open areas
    • Deep clean and sanitization of work surfaces
    • Assistant in Food Projects e.g customer services, preparation of food, kitchen porter duties
    • Take part in mandatory training

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

    Hours: 19.5pw as follows:

    • Monday to Thursday 1:30-5:30pm
    • Friday 10am-1:30pm

    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

  • Cleaner/Project Assistant: Nicholas St Youth Space

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

    Cleaner/Project Assistant 

    The successful candidate will undertake general cleaning and hygiene duties with a leading youth organisation.

    Responsibilities will include:

    • Cleaning of offices, classrooms, toilets and open areas
    • Deep clean and sanitization of work surfaces
    • Assistant in Food Projects e.g customer services, preparation of food, kitchen porter duties
    • Take part in mandatory training

    Location: Nicholas St Youth Soace, 41-42 Nicholas St, Englishtown, King’s Island, Limerick, V94 F211

    Hours: 19.5pw as follows:

    • Monday to Thursday 1:30-5:30pm
    • Friday 10am-1:30pm

    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: Rathkeale Youth Space

    Limerick Youth Service is looking to recruit an individual for the following developmental position:

    Youth Work Assistant

    The successful candidate will gain valuable administrative experience with a leading youth organisation and the only dedicated youth space in West Limerick.

    Responsibilities will include:

    • assist in the provision of various programmes for young people (10-18yrs

    • Work directly with young people on various project programmes e.g. creative, sport, educational, etc.

    • Help organise and set up the activity areas (including project equipment) for group programmes i.e. kitchen area for food and activities, the hall and/or other rooms as required.

    • Support the tutors and leaders with the delivery of programmes

    • Engage with various support personnel to facilitate a planned programme of activities for each group

    •  Assist members in carrying out various tasks, programmes and activities.

    • Assist in preparing a light snack for the young people.

    • Engage with all members in order to develop a trusting relationship with them.

    • Take part in training offered.

    Location: Rathkeale Youth Space, Abbey Court, Rathkeale, Limerick.

    Hours: 19.5pw

    To apply:

    For more information, please contact Eilish at eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org or call 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