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Opportunity for Youth Project Worker

May 31, 2023 | Current Vacancies, News & Events

We currently have an opportunity available in

UBU – Your Place Your Space

Tralee Project

 

UBU – Your Place Your Space project is a KDYS managed service funded under the Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) through Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB).

 

The service identifies, recruits and engages targeted young people aged 10 to 24 years of age in the Tralee area. The project aims to provide young person centred out of school supports to young people in their local communities to enable them to overcome adverse circumstances and achieve their full potential by strengthening their personal and social competencies.

  

Applications are invited for a:

 UBU Project Worker

Tralee based, One year Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week, 26 days annual leave, flexible working

The successful candidate will work with prescribed, targeted young people in the Tralee area to develop and deliver youth work programmes and supports.

Job Description available here: KDYS Project Worker Job Description 2023

 

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kdys.ie on or before:

 

4pm, Wednesday 14th June 2023

 

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.

Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.

 

KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

                 

 

Youth Justice Worker for Kerry Divisional Area

Mar 13, 2023 | Current Vacancies

KDYS has a long history of developing innovative responses to the needs of young people that enhance their lives, their families, and the wider community. In partnership with the Kerry Gardaí, the service response is based on clear evidence of need informed by Garda crime statistics. The net result is that young people who are most in need of a service will get that service.  In 2019, KDYS further developed the KEY Service to extend to a limited delivery to children aged 8-11 years old. 

 

This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

 

Applications are invited for:

Youth Justice Worker –

CAMPAIGN NOW CLOSED

Kerry based, Specified Purpose Contract linked to Maternity Leave, 35 hours per week, 26 days pro rata annual leave, flexible working

 

The successful candidate will work with young people, their families, agencies, and the community in the Kerry Division to develop and deliver suitable interventions and supports to young people in the area as per the funding criteria. The project is funded by the Department of Justice and Equality and the European Social Fund.

 

Applicants require:

  • A relevant professional qualification in youth work, community work, family support, social care, social work, childcare, education, or other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 2 year’s relevant work experience.
  • Experience in devising, implementing, and evaluating programmes/ interventions/responses for ‘at risk’ youth.
  • Experience in providing support for ‘at risk’ youth to take positive steps which would enhance their education and employability.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Full, clean driver’s license.

Job Description and post requirements available HERE

Please submit a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kdys.ie

 A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.

Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

 

KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

 

                                           

Three exciting opportunities available for Lead Receptionist / Accounts Assistant / Support Worker

Feb 24, 2023 | Current Vacancies, News & Events

We are currently recruiting dynamic & motivated individuals!!!

We are currently seeking across our organisation:

Lead Receptionist, Accounts Assistant & Support Worker for Ukrainian Families

CAMPAIGN NOW CLOSED

All Killarney based, part time

Join us and experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, enhanced annual leave & paid sick leave…………………APPLY NOW

For job descriptions and post requirements click on:

KDYS Killarney Lead Receptionist

KDYS Accounts Assistant

KDYS Support Worker for Ukrainian Families

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kdys.ie

Not for you?

But still interested in working with us?  Send us your CV!

We are also expanding our relief panel & our panel of sessional/specialist workers – Click HERE for more information!

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.

Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

Support Worker for Ukrainian Families in KDYS Killarney & local area

Jan 30, 2023 | Current Vacancies

Since April 2022, KDYS Killarney is now providing emergency accommodation for displaced Ukrainian families and as such applications are now invited for the following post:

 Support Worker

for Ukrainian Families residing in KDYS Killarney & local area

Killarney based, 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, 17.5 hours per week,

26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme

 The successful candidate will support displaced Ukrainian families residing the KDYS Killarney centre and local area, to develop and co-ordinate activities and supports in collaboration with local agencies and community groups.

Applicants require:

  • A relevant degree in youth work, community work, family support, social care, social work, or other relevant discipline
  • Minimum 2 years relevant work experience is desirable
  • Experience in working with children and families in a dynamic/engaging way using a variety of methodologies
  • Working knowledge of the barriers and issues experienced by refugees in Ireland
  • Proficiency in English, both written & verbal
  • Knowledge of Ukrainian/Russian language an advantage
  • Full, clean drivers license and access to own car is desirable
  • This post requires frequent evening and weekend work, a flexible approach can be explored

Job Description and post requirements available to download HERE 

 Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kdys.ie

For further information please contact: humanresources@kdys.ie A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.  Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

 KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

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Expansion of our Relief & Sessional Worker Panel

Jan 20, 2023 | Current Vacancies

We are currently expanding our Relief Panel & Sessional Worker Panel!!

 

We are forming a panel of suitably qualified personnel who may be engaged to undertake short-term work with various programmes throughout the organisation.

Sessional Workers

are experts in their field and may be engaged to deliver specialist programmes through out the organisation.

 

Relief Panel

placement on our relief panel allows you to avail of short term pieces of work in various departments throughout the organisation – Youth Work, Youth Information, Family Support, Administration, Website/Social Media etc.

 

The benefits of being on the panel allows you gain quality work experience, build your professional profile, accept/decline work on your own availability, experience various aspects of the work as you develop your career and so much more!

Applicants should have qualification in own field or specialism, if applicable, strong communication and inter-personal skills, be flexible in approach to work, ability to work individually or as part of a team.  Experience in similar setting is desirable.

 

  • Rate of pay is variable subject budget and requirements of the duties undertaken
  • Placement on the panel is not a guarantee of employment
  • Employment with KDYS is subject to a satisfactory response from the Garda Vetting Unit being received in relation to any candidate under consideration and satisfactory reference checks being received.

 

To apply for placement on the panel please submit to humanresources@kdys.ie

Relief Workers – Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining suitability

Sessional Workers – Expression of interest outlining skills, qualifications and suitability, details of business if applicable

For further information please email: humanresources@kdys.ie

 

Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.

Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

 

KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

Youth Information Project Worker

Dec 20, 2022 | Current Vacancies

We are currently recruiting a dynamic & motivated individual with excellent people skills for our Youth Information Service!

 

The successful candidate will assist in the development, production and delivery of information, guidance and support to young people, developing and delivering the KDYS Youth Information Operational Plan and working directly with young people to promote and develop a young person led youth information service which maximises opportunities for social and personal development and promotes youth mobility and citizenship.

One year Fixed Term Contract  –  35 hours per week  –  26 days annual leave
Paid sick leave scheme  –  Flexible working

 

The post holder will be an exceptional individual, who makes a difference in the lives of young people by promoting a culture of integrity and compliance and operating in line with our organisational mission, vision and values: Young Person Centred, Inclusive, Respectful, Non-judgemental, Fun, Empowering and Professional.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • A relevant degree in youth work, community work, family support, social care, social work, education or other relevant discipline. Candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications
  • Minimum 1 years relevant work experience of Youth Work
  • Experience of engaging young people using digital tools.

Job Description and post requirements available to download here: Youth Information Project Worker Job Description

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kdys.ie on or before:

5pm, Tuesday 31st January 2023 – CAMPAIGN NOW CLOSED

 

Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

 A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.

 KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland