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YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (NIGHTS) Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people leaving care, or who may be homeless, aged between 16 and 21. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Worker provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: Six months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role AND A full-current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Full Time, Permanent (Belfast, Downpatrick and Lisburn) Full time, Fixed Term 31 January 2026 (Newry) PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 9.30am. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-Ordinator
Role Summary – Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-Ordinator – Grade VI The Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-ordinator (LCYP Co-ordinator) has overall responsibility for researching, devising, implementing and delivery of the strategy and work-plan of the Tipperary Local Creative Youth Partnership (Tipperary LCYP). Tipperary Education and Training Board have been selected to develop a pilot Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) under the Creative Ireland programme. The LCYP will bring together representatives of the non-formal education and youth work sector as well as local arts, cultural and creative organisations and other relevant agencies. The Tipperary LCYP will be underpinned by the proposition that participation in cultural activity drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement. The objective will be to create programmes that respond to the needs, interests and experiences of young people in ‘out of school’ settings with a particular focus on those who are marginalised or experience disadvantaged. Reporting Under the delegated responsibility of the Chief Executive of Tipperary ETB, the Local Creative Youth Partnership Co-Ordinator will report to the Director of Schools, Youth and Music Generation and the Youth Development Officer. Programme Development and Delivery · Co-ordinate the development of a Local Creative Youth Partnership Plan in consultation with young people and the Tipperary LCYP Advisory Group. · Drive the creative and developmental vision of the local creative youth partnership and ensure that it is focused on delivering high quality experiences and outcomes for children / young people. · Be a key driver in leading and supporting the development of the Tipperary LCYP. · Establish and develop networks / links between the LCYP and those organisations in the region that work in the creative field and the non-formal education field. · Conduct in-depth youth consultations to help develop the LCYP (supported by Hub na nÓg e.g. training, advice and guidance etc.), ensuring that the voice of the young person is heard and informs all stages of programming, planning, delivery and evaluation. · Generate increased levels of participation among children / young people, particularly those who are marginalised or experiencing disadvantage. · Support the development of innovative, culturally inclusive youth work responses to meet the demands of new and existing groups. · Manage the delivery of Tipperary LCYP projects including co-ordination and administration as well as communications with all relevant project participants. Strategic Partnership Development · Build and develop strategic partnerships and close working relationships, linking with a network of stakeholder agencies, organisations, groups and individuals within the public, private, community and voluntary sectors. · Ensure effective and meaningful ways of involving children and young people in the LCYP structures. · Co-ordinate the development of Tipperary LCYP Advisory Group bringing together representatives from the non-formal education, youth work, arts, cultural and creativity sectors and other relevant agencies. · Co-ordinate the development of Local Creative Youth Partnership Plan in consultation with young people and the Tipperary LCYP Advisory Group. Leading and managing a team of artists, innovators and creators · Participate in the recruitment of a team of creative artists and practitioners. · Lead, motivate and manage this team in the design, development and delivery of a range of programmes of high artistic and educational standards in response to local need and context. · Plan and manage, on an ongoing basis, a range of professional development and training supports for this team which supports and cultivates a community of learning. · Establish effective data management systems which record the range of partnership initiatives and creative opportunities supported by Tipperary LCYP. Public Awareness · Raise awareness about the LCYP through a variety of channels and outlets. Finance and Compliance · Responsibility for budget management, including procurement in line with Tipperary ETB financial management and procurement policies/procedures. · Financial and compliance reporting to Tipperary ETB and all funding departments/bodies. · Identify and access additional sources of funding where appropriate. · Asset management. · Ensuring compliance with Tipperary ETB child protection and safeguarding policies / procedures including Garda Vetting. Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting · Work closely with and report on a regular basis to LCYP stakeholders. · Monitor and evaluate progress and development on a continuous basis and ensure standards as set by Tipperary ETB are being achieved. · Develop success indicators and complete progress reports for Tipperary ETB and funders. · Evaluate the involvement of children and young people in the LCYP. Other Duties · Undertake other duties at the direction of Tipperary ETB as required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve and change from time to time in accordance with the needs of the LCYP project and that of the organisation. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Personal Specification - Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience The following outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, experience, skills and attributes that a candidate must possess to be considered for the role of Procurement Manager. They serve as a benchmark for evaluating applicants' suitability and ensuring they meet the specific requirements necessary to perform the role effectively. Essential Offers of employment are subject to reference checks and pre-employment health assessment. t (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or Tipperary ETB is registered with the National Vetting Unit (NVU). As part of the Board’s recruitment and selection process, offers of employment to all posts may be subject to NVU disclosure. s t A candidate for, any person holding, the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of the ability to render regular and efficient service. Candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Health Assessment which will be reviewed by the ETB's Occupational Health Service. An offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment health assessment.
Youth Floating Support Worker
YOUTH FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community? MACS Youth Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Y outh Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Posts Available: Full Time, Permanent (Belfast, Newry and Lisburn) Part time, Permanent (Downpatrick) Salary: £25,545 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 9.30am. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
