Youth Work Ireland Midlands
Job title:
Assistant Youth Worker – Music, Art, Sports or Health (Tullamore) – CE Scheme – Youth Work Ireland Midlands Ltd
Company
Youth Work Ireland Midlands
Job description
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 young people in the areas of Ardan View, Puttaghaun, Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig and Tara Crescent General duties include supervision of young people from 10 to 21 in various project groups, co- facilitating a range of activities and programmes in particularly Music, Arts & Sport or Health related programmes. You will be required to assist in the planning of different creative programmes for young people which allows them to express themselves through art, music, speech and acting. To provide young people the opportunity to be creative through the art of music and drama and build self-confidence, communication skills all within a fun and safe environment. 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 interest of engaging with young people and are creative with a keen interest in Music (singing, song writing, playing an instrument), Art or Sport or something unique we could bring to young people – we would like to hear from you. Further information and application form can be sought from CE Supervisor. [email protected] / 087 7396670 Website: www.youthworkmidlands.org Facebook: Youth Work Midlands
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Expected salary
Location
Tullamore, Co Offaly
Job date
Fri, 17 May 2024 23:30:44 GMT
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