The Project
Worker will work in the West Wicklow Youth Project to implement Kildare Youth Services Strategic and Operational Plans through an integrated area-based model. This post is based in Blessington with travel across West Wicklow involved.

The successful candidate will:
Have a recognised qualification in Youth and/or Community Work, Social Studies or Social Care.
Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with young people in a paid capacity.
Have a good knowledge of the youth work sector in Ireland.
Have a working knowledge of child protection legislation.
Demonstrate an ability to forge and develop working relationships with young people, their families and communities.

Be able to work effectively and confidently with challenging young people.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be willing to work some unsocial hours/weekends and a time off in lieu system.
Have a full clean driving license and own transport.
The successful candidate will be employed by Kildare Youth Services (KYS) for an initial 12 month fixed-term contract on a 35 hour week, including a 6 month probationary period. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 23rd October, 2020. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 29th October, 2020 and will take place by Zoom. Kildare Youth Services may panel from this interview process for future vacancies.

For job description
person specification and application form contact: Email: fran.bissett@kys.ie Applications are by KYS electronic application form only to: fran.bissett@kys.ie Please do not include a CV or cover letter. Applications must contain details of three referees (including your current or most recent employer).