Interested in working with our Youth Justice Project?

Feb 18, 2025 | Current Vacancies

We currently have opportunities within Youth Diversion for Youth Justice practitioners 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 Workers

Kerry based, Fixed Term & Specified Purpose Contracts, 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

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 10^th March 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

New Opportunity for Volunteer Support Worker

Feb 18, 2025 | Current Vacancies

Interested in working in an organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of Young People in Kerry?  Want to work in a dynamic work environment?

WE’RE HIRING!

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 applications for:

Volunteer Support Worker

Tralee based with a county wide remit, Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week,

26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme, flexible working, EAP.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who will support volunteer-led youth projects across the county. This role involves empowering volunteers, managing volunteer recruitment and screening, providing training, and ensuring quality standards and affiliation criteria are met. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with volunteers are crucial. A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends, is required to meet the needs of the service.

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: Volunteer Support 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 10^th March 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.

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

New Opportunity for HR Administrator

Dec 31, 2024 | Current Vacancies

Interested in working in an organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of Young People in Kerry?  Want to work in a dynamic work environment?

WE’RE HIRING!

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:

HR Administrator

Killarney based, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 21 hours per week,

26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled professional who can provide exceptional support to the HR Manager and wider KCYS team. Their primary responsibilities will include providing and efficient, confidential, and flexible high-level administration service to the HR Department.  This post requires the utmost professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality. The post holder will possess outstanding communication skills, multitasking abilities, and the capacity to anticipate needs and proactively address them.

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 to download here:  HR 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 20^th January 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

Expansion of our Relief & Sessional Worker Panel

Jan 20, 2023 | Current Vacancies