The aim of this programme is to provide you with the skills to prepare you to return to work or education. It is particularly suited to those who would like to pursue a career in areas such as social or community work. You will achieve a QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) qualification which will enable you to obtain employment or progress to further education. All our Youth Work staff work in targeted disadvantaged areas of our region, namely Athlone, Mullingar and Tullamore. This post supports our Youth Work team who work with young people all across Athlone in Brawny, Willow Park, Battery Heights, Woodlands Grove and other areas. General duties include supervision of young people from 10 to 21 in various project groups, co- facilitating a range of activities and programmes in Sport, Health Promotion, Education, Hobbies / Interests, Music and Regional / National Events. There will be some administration, facilitation of programmes, coaching of young people and opportunities at every turn for development. You will be required to participate in training as part of the programme. You will get opportunities to engage in various areas of youth work e.g. Youth Justice, Mental Health, and Community Development. Training will be both on the job and training course led, with opportunities to study from QQI level 3 upwards. There are also a range of developmental opportunities in the areas of Work Experience, Social and Societal Matters and General Life Skills. If you have any experience (voluntary or paid) of engaging with young people in perhaps a GAA, Scouting, Youth Group, Church, or other setting we would like to hear from you. Also, applicants with any specific skill sets or hobbies that would add to or benefit our youth projects, such as Sport, Music, Art, Photography, Martial Arts, Business, Tutoring, Teaching, Childminding, IT expertise, etc. Garda vetting will apply. Further information and application form can be sought from CE Supervisor. cnaughton@youthworkmidlands.org 086 1279044 Website www.youthworkmidlands.org Facebook Youth Work Midlands
