Limerick Youth Service is now looking to recruit an individual for the following role.
Construction Skills / Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor
Limerick Youth Service Community Training Centre (CTC) provides vocational training courses and life skills programmes to early school leavers under the ETB Youthreach Programme.
Our courses are designed to enhance learners potential to learn new skills and achieve relevant certification necessary for progression into employment, further training or continued education and apprenticeships.
The successful candidate will have:
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to contribute to making a positive difference to a young person’s future.
Limerick CTC offers an excellent package to the successful candidate including, a salary range of €33,254 to €59,330 (starting point will apply as per national guidelines) which, incorporates two long service increments, a contributory pension scheme and training and development opportunities for the successful candidate.
Applicants for this post must submit an application form together with a cover letter stating suitability for the position.
An application form and job description can be accessed below:
Job Description Pre Apprenticeship Instructor
Application Form Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor
Completed applications should be forwarded by email to: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org
Closing date for all applications will be:
Friday 29th March 2024 by 5pm
Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity
Garda Vetting will apply
Limerick Youth Service is now inviting applications for the following position:
Family Support Worker (IPAS) (35 hours)
1 Year Fixed Term
Funded by TUSLA (Child & Family Agency) the family support worker will provide support to identified families and young people from asylum seeker, refugee and Ukrainian BOTP communities.
The main focus of the role is early intervention to assist the target group to access pathways for integrated community-based child and family support services.
The successful candidate will work within an existing team of family support workers. The Project delivers an integrated model of Youth and Family support programmes and interventions for young people. They range from social, emotional, educational and personal development supports, to youth work opportunities and individualised services, as well as employability and educational programmes.
The post-holder will be working in locations across Limerick City & County and may be required to work in other project(s) in the Limerick area in line with Organisational needs.
Applicants for this post must have:
Desirable Criteria
A job description and application form can be downloaded below:
Job Description Family Support Worker
Completed applications can be returned by email to: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org
Closing date for applications is Monday, March 18th by 5pm
(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
Limerick Youth Service is now inviting applications for the following position:
Youth Worker: Outreach
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an outreach service to young people (aged between 10 and 25) from a variety of backgrounds including Ukrainian and migrant to support their integration into the community.
This will also include engaging with and supporting Clubs & groups that promote inclusivity and youth participation. Interventions will be provided in response to the identified needs of young people.
In addition, candidates will be expected to provide out of school supports and work towards improving young person’s personal and social development.
Applicants must have:
Desirable Criteria
A job description and application form can be accessed via:
Job Description Youth Worker Outreach
Completed applications can be returned by email to: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org
Closing date for applications is Monday 18th March 2024 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.
Limerick Youth Service is now inviting applications for the following roles:
Youth Justice Worker (35 hours)
Youth Diversion Projects are community-based multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives primarily seeking to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and /or criminal behaviour.
YDPs provide young people with programmes and interventions, to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long term-employability prospects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging directly with targeted young people who have offended or at risk of offending and support them to make positive choices to prevent further involvement in crime, thus improving their chances of gaining sustainable employment and or educational opportunities.
The Youth Justice Worker will have a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective responses to the needs of young people in and around Limerick through outreach, creative programmes, structured group work and detached youth work.
Applicants must have:
A job description and application form can be accessed by clicking:
Completed applications can be returned by email to: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org
Closing date for applications is Monday, March 18th by 5pm
(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
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:
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:
OR
You are 18 years of age or over and:
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.
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 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:
Location: City Youth Space & Community Training Centre, Limerick Youth Service HQ, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick V94 YF95
Hours: 19.5pw as follows:
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 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:
Location: Nicholas St Youth Soace, 41-42 Nicholas St, Englishtown, King’s Island, Limerick, V94 F211
Hours: 19.5pw as follows:
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 looking to recruit an individual for the following developmental position:
Resource Assistant
The successful candidate will gain valuable experience with the Education & Youth Work Depts at Limerick Youth Service’s city centre spaces
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, instructors, teachers & youth workers 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: City Centre Youth Space & Community Traning Centre, Limerick Youth Service, 5 Lr. Glentwort St, Limerick V94 FY95
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 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
For further information on the Community Employment Scheme please contact Eilish O’Riordan at eilishor@limerickyouthservice.org or call 061 412 444