Youth Officer
There is currently two vacancies Youth Officers (one maternity and one fixed term), who will be employed and managed by Foróige to develop and implement the programme of the Blanchardstown UBU scheme. The Youth Officers will work as part of a team and will be involved in the recruitment of young people into programmes, activities and summer programmes. The Youth Officers will be involved in working with young people aged 12-18 years, who have been identified under five target groups. The Youth Officers will target and engage those young people through outreach, weekend and centre based work. They will work unsocial hours including late evening and Saturday work.

Professional Qualifications and Experience
(E=essential; D=Desirable)
Education to Degree standard (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications) (E)
A minimum of 1 year relevant work experience in youth work (D)
Access to car and full driving licence (E)
Experience of outreach work (D)
Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds (D)
An understanding of youth and community work methodologies (E)
PLEASE VIEW THE JOB SPEC BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS ON ALL REQUIREMENTS.

HOW TO APPLY:
The job spec and Foróige Job application form can be downloaded from this page and can also be downloaded from the ‘careers’ section of our website www.foroige.ie
Applications for this vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Job Application form only.
Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@foroige.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00pm November 18th 2020