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Limerick Youth Service has the following opportunities:

  • Financial Accountant

    Limerick Youth Service is a provider of youth work, education, training & employability programmes and youth friendly spaces to young people aged 10 to 25 in Limerick City & County.

    We are registered as a Scheme of Incorporation by the Commissioners of Charitable Donations & Bequests in Ireland, under Section 2 of the Charities Act 1973.

    Limerick Youth Service is governed by a Voluntary Board which has responsibility for the overall governance of the Organisation.

    Financial Accountant (35 hours) Flexible

    We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join our Finance team and support our mission through strong financial stewardship.

    The Financial Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of the charity’s financial operations.

    This position is central to supporting statutory reporting and the financial sustainability of the organisation.

    Reporting to the Finance Manager the candidate will be responsible for:

    • Preparing year – end accounts and work with external auditors in the audit process
    • Developing regular financial statements, preparing special projects and reporting of quarterly consolidated management accounts
    • Administering & managing the payroll function and online banking
    • Ensuring control and statutory compliance in the sector.
    • Maintaining an effective & up to date reporting framework

    Skill / Experience

    • A relevant third level or professional qualification; ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or similar
    • Minimum of three years previous post qualification experience in a similar role.
    • Proven experience in the preparation of financial statements, management accounting and audit
    • Experience of the charitable sector and accounting for charities including requirement of Charites ACT 2009, SORP and FRS102
    • Advanced IT skills as well as familiarity with recognised financial software packages including Sage.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with non-finance colleagues
    • Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines.

    What We Offer

    • A supportive and inclusive work environment
    • Flexible working arrangements
    • A competitive salary with generous annual leave entitlements
    • Employee wellbeing programs
    • Bike to Work Scheme
    • Opportunities for professional development and training

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

    Job Description Accountant

    Application Form Accountant

    Please note CV’s are not accepted.

    Completed applications should be sent to the HR Manager:

    sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org

    Closing date for applications is:

    Sunday,  April 19th 2026 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

  • Family Support Worker (Youth Diversion Project)

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

    Family Support Worker (28-35 hours) Maternity Cover

    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 work across the existing 3 Youth Justice Projects under the management of the Limerick Youth Service.

    The Family Support worker will complement existing preventative work with young people at risk, through the provision of family interventions, where appropriate, for parents and siblings.

    Applicants must have:

    • Relevant third level qualification in Youth Work/Social Care or related discipline. (Candidates with sufficient relevant work experience, at least 3-5 years, may also be considered in lieu of qualification)
    • At least 2 years’ work experience engaging with challenging young people (10-18yr olds) in a range of non-formal settings
    • Proven track record in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative interventions to enhance the resilience of young people and reduce their isolation
    • 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
    • Flexibility to work early evenings and weekends as required.
    • Access to a car with Full Clean Driving Licence

    What We Offer

    • A supportive and inclusive work environment
    • A competitive salary with generous annual leave entitlements
    • Employee wellbeing programmess
    • Bike to Work Scheme
    • Opportunities for professional development and training

    A job description and application form can be accessed via:

    YDP Family Support Worker

    Application Form YDP

    Completed application forms can be sent to the HR Manager:

    sineadn@limerickyouthservice.org

    Please note CV’s are not accepted.

    Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April 2026 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

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