Youth Officer

The Youth Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a contract of employment. It must be understood, however, that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the contract period, if funding for the post is discontinued, or if the post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated.

Key Responsibilities

• The duties of the Youth Officer shall be notified by the Board of Foróige and/or their nominee. The role is fulfilled through carrying out the main duties outlined below.

• Developing innovative programmes and interventions to meet the needs and interests of young people, as identified by the ETB as a priority.

• Engaging, building, and maintaining strong, positive relationships with target groups on both a group and one-to-one basis.

• Engaging young people in a process of learning and development.

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating creative, culturally appropriate, and responsive outcomes-focused plans and interventions for project participants.

• Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly other services engaged with young people in the catchment area.

• Operating in accordance with the rules and requirements of UBU Your Place Your Space.

• Administration, systems, budget, and resource management.

• Working collaboratively as part of the wider Foróige team.

• Carrying out any other relevant duties as deemed necessary by the Board of Foróige, the Chief Executive Officer, or the nominee of the Chief Executive for the effective implementation of the policies and programmes of Foróige and UBU Your Place Your Space.

Professional Qualifications & Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential)

• Education to degree standard, preferably in the area of Youth, Justice, Social, or Community Work (E). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications.

• Relevant paid or voluntary experience working with young people (E).

• Access to a car and a full driving licence (E).

Person Specification (Essential)

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people.

• Ability to be proactive, use initiative, and work effectively within a pressurised environment.

• Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes.

• Knowledge and experience of systems, processing, and administration.

• Flexibility in relation to working hours to meet operational needs.

Benefits to Support You

Salary Foróige Youth Officer Scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001.

The highest starting point for this role will be Point 1 and will be dependent on experience.

Annual Leave 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday.

EAP 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Pension Contributory pension benefits.

Additional Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme.

• Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket.

• Training & Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9-day Foróige Induction Programme and ongoing CPD.

• Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course.

• Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policies and practices that support your professional development.

• Progression Opportunities.

• Career Break: Up to 2 years after 3 years’ service.

• Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year of service.

• Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work-life balance.

• Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top-up maternity and paternity benefit pay.