About this role
The Community & Youth Projects Support Worker will assist in planning and delivering youth and community initiatives in Dublin 13, engaging residents, assisting in organising events, and supporting programme development. This role, part of the Community Employment Scheme (19.5 hrs/week), requires good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to help embed YMCA Dublin’s services in new communities. YMCA Dublin are excited to provide an individual in gaining quality work experience and certified training in order to have a successful career in the Youth and Community Sector. The successful candidate will need to have a genuine interest in the Youth and Community Sector. Key Responsibilities: Support the planning and delivery of Community & Youth projects, events and programming. Engage with local residents and young people to build relationships and encourage participation. Assist in organising events, workshops and outreach activities. Help set up and prepare spaces and materials for activities. Additional light administrative duties; including stock taking, passing on resident feedback/queries, session planning where required. Undertaking practical training. Abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety. Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Youth & Community Services. Key skills: Good planning and time management skills Good team working skills High level of motivation Flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to empathise with, support and motivate people. Basic computer skills. Passionate about Community and Community Development. Further information: 19.5 hours per week. 4 days a week across Monday - Saturday. Working hours will be afternoons/evenings and weekends - no later than 9pm finish time. Flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the services. Continuous training & laptop will be provided. Location: Dublin 13. Parkside Hubs as primary location with DeVerdon Place as second working location, when necessary. YMCA Dublin has an exciting strategy for growth, seeking to extend its reach into new communities and deepen its impact. YMCA Dublin is establishing a new community hub cluster, and the Community & Youth Projects Support Worker will be working closely with the Community Projects Manager to embed new youth and community services in the area. Successful candidates will report to our Community Projects Manager and will work within the Youth and Community Services team, as well as working with other YMCA colleagues to drive projects forward and to bring the best out in people in line with the YMCA’s ethos and mission.. CE Scheme Skills