Youth Worker (4 days per week)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Youth Worker

4 days per week (Permanent Position)

City of Dublin FET College, Yes Project, Central Campus

Ref: YWYES25

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). YES for Refugees and Migrants is an Education and Youth Service for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, in particular Separated Children Seeking International Protection. We offer a range of education and youth work activities that complement formal education provision and non-formal youth work practice and aim to support young people to realise their full potential, to negotiate and navigate their environment and life in Ireland and to live independent and healthy lives. These include our Migrant Access Programme and Step Up education programmes for newly arrived young people, a Study Buddy Homework and Job Club, individual support work, outreach and various group programmes and activities. 

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will take place the week commencing: 1 st December 2025 Interviews will be held the week beginning: 8th December 2025

*All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Location of Position: The position will be based in two centres as follows:

• BRADOG, 34 Dominick Place, Dublin 1.

• YES centre, 7 Upper Sherrard Street, Dublin 1

Salary: For persons entering public service for the first time, starting pay will be at the minimum point of the Youth Worker salary scale, €38,769 pro rata. This is not negotiable. An incremental salary scale applies thereafter. Previous public sector experience may be eligible for incremental credit, to be determined upon appointment. 

Annual Leave: 22 working days per annum (pro rata). Normally leave may only be taken outside of term time.

Hours of Work: 4 days per week. Normal working hours will be 28 hours per week. Evening, occasional weekend and overnight residential work may be required.

Summary of Position: The successful candidate will support the young people across the various programmes in YES, alongside the existing multidisciplinary team. The role will require a commitment to equality, inclusion and intercultural good practice, collaboration and flexibility in order to work in a busy environment, putting the young people’s needs at the centre. 

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer. 

Notes:

• Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of City of Dublin ETB. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date.

• Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

• All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email.

• Providing incorrect information or deliberately concealing any relevant facts may result in disqualification from the selection process or, where discovery is made after appointment, in summary dismissal.

• Selection will be by way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level.

• Any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded by City of Dublin ETB. 

Completed online applications should be submitted no later than: 12 noon on Monday 1st December 2025

Late applications will not be accepted.

Shortlisting may take place.

Canvassing will disqualify.

City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer.

Please see Information Guide for further details.