A CHARITY SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

Be Part of an Exciting New KCYS Initiative!

Dec 9, 2025 | Current Vacancies

KCYS is launching a new UBU – Your Place Your Space initiative in the Greater Kenmare area, and we are now recruiting dedicated staff to help shape and deliver this exciting project from the ground up.

Are you passionate about empowering young people aged 10–24 and excited by the opportunity to help build a brand-new youth service that will make a lasting difference in the community? If so — we want to hear from you! KCYS is seeking a dynamic UBU Project Leader and UBU Project Worker to join our team in Greater Kenmare, where you will engage with young people, develop creative youth programmes, and contribute to positive change locally.

KCYS (Kerry Community Youth Service) is a youth-focused organisation committed to supporting young people aged 10–24. The UBU – Your Place Your Space project is funded by the Department of Education and Youth through Kerry ETB. Our goal is to reach and support young people facing challenges, helping them build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.

 

We Are Recruiting For:

UBU Project Leader

A key role in establishing, developing and leading this new initiative. You will shape programme delivery, support staff, engage stakeholders, and ensure high-quality youth service standards across all areas.

UBU Project Worker

A direct-engagement role supporting young people through creative, strengths-based programmes, one-to-one work, and group activities. You’ll help bring this new project to life as part of a passionate and supportive team.

 

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👇

KCYS Kenmare UBU Lead Worker Job Description

KCYS Kenmare UBU Project Worker Job Description

www.KCYS.ie, or by request to: humanresources@kcys.ie

 

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:

 

5pm, Monday 5th January 2026

 

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

                   

Now Hiring: Centre Manager for KCYS Killarney – Lead with Purpose, Drive Social Impact!

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:

KCYS Centre Manager Job Description

 

Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) 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

Expansion of our Relief & Sessional Worker Panel

Jan 20, 2023 | Current Vacancies

We are currently expanding our Relief Panel & Sessional Worker Panel!!

 

We are forming a panel of suitably qualified personnel who may be engaged to undertake short-term work with various programmes throughout the organisation.

Sessional Workers

are experts in their field and may be engaged to deliver specialist programmes through out the organisation.

 

Relief Panel

placement on our relief panel allows you to avail of short term pieces of work in various departments throughout the organisation – Youth Work, Youth Information, Family Support, Administration, Website/Social Media etc.

 

The benefits of being on the panel allows you gain quality work experience, build your professional profile, accept/decline work on your own availability, experience various aspects of the work as you develop your career and so much more!

Applicants should have qualification in own field or specialism, if applicable, strong communication and inter-personal skills, be flexible in approach to work, ability to work individually or as part of a team.  Experience in similar setting is desirable.

 

  • Rate of pay is variable subject budget and requirements of the duties undertaken
  • Placement on the panel is not a guarantee of employment
  • Employment with KCYS is subject to a satisfactory response from the Garda Vetting Unit being received in relation to any candidate under consideration and satisfactory reference checks being received.

 

To apply for placement on the panel please submit to humanresources@kcys.ie

Relief Workers – Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining suitability

Sessional Workers – Expression of interest outlining skills, qualifications and suitability, details of business if applicable

For further information please email: humanresources@kcys.ie

 

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