Apr 25, 2025 | Current Vacancies
Are you an exceptional leader driven to empower people and strengthen communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where social impact meets entrepreneurial spirit? If so, KCYS Killarney has an exciting opportunity for you!
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS), a deeply rooted and impactful non-profit organisation in County Kerry, is seeking a dedicated
Centre Manager
Killarney based, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week,
26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme.
As Centre Manager you will lead the strategic development of KCYS Killarney, with an initial focus on growing our 47-bed accommodation enterprise. This role involves driving income generation, delivering business and marketing plans, and contributing to the wider strategic goals of the organisation. You will oversee daily operations in our established busy youth and community hub , ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment, while maintaining full compliance with all relevant policies and legislation. A key aspect of the role is team leadership—supporting staff, building a positive team culture, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
At KCYS, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of young people and families. We’re guided by our core values: Young Person Centred, Inclusive, Respectful, Non-Judgemental, Rights Based, and Empowering. If you’re someone who leads with integrity and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work – Make a real impact on young lives & local community! – Professional Development – Training & career growth opportunities – Supportive Team – Work in an environment that values creativity & collaboration – Competitive Benefits – Salary, enhanced annual leave, paid sick leave scheme & more
If you’re motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join us & experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, & more………..
Job Description and post requirements available to download here:
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:
12 Noon, Monday 19th May 2025
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies across KCYS may be filled.
Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.
Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
KCYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KCYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KCYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
Apr 25, 2025 | Current Vacancies
Are you passionate about ensuring ethical operations and making a real difference in the lives of young people? Want to work in a dynamic work environment?
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS), a deeply rooted and impactful non-profit organisation in County Kerry, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented
Compliance Officer
Kerry based, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week,
26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme.
In KCYS, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions directly shape the future of young people, their families, and communities. As our Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of integrity, safeguarding our mission, and enabling us to continue our positive impact across Kerry.
As Compliance Officer, you will ensure that KCYS remains compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies. Your expertise will support our organisation’s accountability, transparency, and ongoing commitment to excellence.
We’re looking for someone who shares our values – Young Person Centred, Inclusive, Respectful, Non-judgemental, Rights Based, and Empowering. If you’re driven by integrity and a commitment to high standards, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work – Make a real impact on young lives! – Professional Development – Training & career growth opportunities – Supportive Team – Work in an environment that values creativity & collaboration – Competitive Benefits – Salary, enhanced annual leave, paid sick leave scheme & more
If you’re motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join us & experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, & more………..
Job Description and post requirements available to here:
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:
12 Noon, Monday 19th May 2025
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies across KCYS may be filled.
Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.
Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
KCYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KCYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KCYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
Apr 24, 2025 | Current Vacancies
Are you highly organised, values-driven, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Want to work in a dynamic work environment?
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) is a community-based youth work organisation committed to serving all young people in a safe, fun and positive environment, through the provision of youth spaces, services, mentoring, training and ongoing opportunities for their holistic development.
We are currently seeking applicants for:
Family Support Administrator
Tralee based, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 21 hours per week,
26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme.
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) is looking for an experienced and motivated Family Support Project Administrator to join our Cróige Project team in Tralee. Funded by TUSLA, the Cróige Project provides vital support to families across Kerry, and this role plays a key part in ensuring our services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and with compassion.
About the Role:
You’ll support the Project Co-ordinator and team with high-level administrative functions, data management, financial tracking, and compliance. You’ll play a vital role in helping us maintain a safe, well-organised, and responsive environment that enables our team to focus on delivering high-quality services to families across the county.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective manual and digital admin systems.
- Collect, manage, and report on project data, including Outcome Star.
- Coordinate referrals and project communications.
- Assist with financial tracking and report preparation.
- Support compliance, meetings, and day-to-day team operations.
Join us & experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, enhanced annual leave, paid sick leave, & more………..
Job Description and post requirements available here:
KCYS Family Support Project Administrator Job Description
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:
12 Noon, Monday 5th May 2025
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies across KCYS may be filled.
Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.
Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
KCYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KCYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KCYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
Apr 24, 2025 | Current Vacancies
We currently have an opportunity within our Youth Diversion Project for a Youth Justice practitioner to work with young people, their families, agencies, and the community in the Kerry Division to develop and deliver suitable interventions and supports to young people in the area.
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) has a long history of developing innovative responses to the needs of young people that enhance their lives, their families, and the wider community. In partnership with the Department of Justice and Kerry Gardaí, the service response is based on clear evidence of need informed by Garda crime statistics and evidence-based research in youth justice. The net result is that young people who are most in need of a service will get that service. KCYS Youth Diversion Project further developed the service to extend to deliver early intervention, family support and court accompaniment service.
This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.
Applications are invited for:
Youth Justice Project Worker
Kerry based, Specified Purpose Contract linked to Maternity Leave, 35 hours per week,
26 days pro rata annual leave, flexible working, EAP
Applicants require:
- A relevant professional qualification in the human sciences; youth work, community work, family support, social care, social work, childcare, education, or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum 2 year’s relevant work experience.
- Experience in devising, implementing, and evaluating programmes/ interventions/responses for ‘at risk’ youth.
- Experience in providing support for ‘at risk’ youth to take positive steps which would enhance their education and employability.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Full, clean driver’s license, with access to own car
- Eligible to work in Ireland
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work – Make a real impact on young lives! – Professional Development – Training & career growth opportunities – Supportive Team – Work in an environment that values creativity & collaboration – Competitive Benefits – Salary, enhanced annual leave, paid sick leave scheme & more
If you’re motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join us & experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, & more………..
Job Description and post requirements are available here:
KCYS Youth Justice Project Worker Job Description
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:
12 noon, Monday 12th May 2025
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers.
Therefore, we would urge you to apply as soon as possible
Not for you?
But still interested in working with us?
Send us your CV! We are also expanding our relief panel & our panel of sessional/specialist workers
KCYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KCYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KCYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
Apr 16, 2025 | Current Vacancies
Are you passionate about supporting and empowering young people? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that makes a real impact in local communities? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a two dedication and dynamic Integration Youth Workers to work with Ukrainian young people and support their integration into the local community. This role involves developing and delivering youth work programmes that respond to their needs and create meaningful connections.
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) is committed to supporting young people by fostering an environment that is young person-centred, rights-based, empowering, inclusive, respectful, and non-judgmental. Our aim is to provide opportunities that help young people develop and integrate successfully within their communities. As an Integration Project Worker, you will be at the heart of this mission, delivering engaging youth programmes, fostering positive relationships, and making a real difference in young people’s lives.
What You’ll Do:
- Engage with and support young people who need it most
- Develop and deliver tailored creative and fun youth work programmes to support the integration of Ukrainian young people into the community.
- Provide a safe and inclusive space for personal growth and development
- Advocate for young people and support them in overcoming challenges
- Work alongside a passionate and supportive team
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to provide coordinated support and remove barriers to participation.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work – Make a real impact on young lives! – Professional Development – Training & career growth opportunities – Supportive Team – Work in an environment that values creativity & collaboration – Competitive Benefits – Salary, enhanced annual leave, paid sick leave scheme & more
If you’re motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join us & experience a quality & inclusive work environment, job satisfaction, flexible working, & more………..
Job Description and post requirements available here: Integration Youth Worker Job Description
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post to humanresources@kcys.ie
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies across KCYS may be filled.
Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
KCYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KCYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KCYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
