Sep 27, 2024 | Current Vacancies, News & Events
WE’RE HIRING! We are currently seeking applicants for an exciting new initiative in KDYS, apply now for:
‘All in’ Project Worker
Killorglin based, 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, 28 hours per week, 26 days pro rata annual leave, paid sick leave scheme, flexible working, EAP
The ‘All In’ project will provide local, youth focused support to marginalised young people to enable and empower them to manage their mental health through participation in a variety of programmes and support them to help them gain confidence, purpose and self-belief. Funded through the RTE Toy Show Appeal this new initiative within KDYS will use non-formal, education-based methodologies, to help participants develop new skills and knowledge that will help them make what they deem to be positive choices in regard to maintaining a positive approach to their mental health and general well-being.
The post holder is an exceptional individual who endeavours to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families by promoting a culture of integrity and compliance within KDYS and by operating in line with our organisational mission, vision and values.
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:
12 noon, 14th October 2024
Please note – we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers. We also reserve the right to advertise this campaign externally, subject to application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
Jul 4, 2024 | Current Vacancies, News & Events
Our Board is expanding to recruit 5 new non-Executive Directors
ABOUT KDYS:
Founded in 1971, KDYS is a voluntary youth work organisation providing a range of programmes and services to young people and communities across the entire county of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and the North West Cork region of Duhallow.
KDYS is a registered charity and operates in accordance with the Charity Regulator guidance. KDYS is Governance Code Compliant and was awarded Triple Lock status in January 2024.
Our vision is for all young people to be valued and supported to achieve their full potential as participating members of the community.
Our mission is that KDYS 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, and by advocating for their needs.
Our goals for 2023 to 2026 are:
- Support young people in Kerry to achieve their full potential
- Provide targeted and integrated supports to meet the needs of young people in Kerry and their families
- Be recognised as a centre of excellence for youth work
- Establish ourselves as an independent young person-centred charity
- Strengthen our governance, management and internal coordination
- Be an organisation that enables staff and volunteers to deliver and develop
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In line with our goals for 2023 to 2026 we are now planning to strengthen our Board with governance, management and internal coordination.
KYDS is recruiting an additional FOUR new Non-Executive Directors and are seeking a suitable person to take on the role of Chairperson. We are interested in hearing from interested applicants with one or more the following skills:
- Legal
- Marketing and PR
- Governance and Risk
- Community Youth and Family Support skills
- Volunteer/service user representation
- Fundraising and social enterprise
- Human Resources.
New Board members will also be expected to Chair or participate in subcommittees of the Board as required.
ELIGIBILITY
Previous board experience is desirable.
Willingness to work with the KDYS Youth Advisory Group and to take the wishes and views of young people in line with our commitment to youth participation is also a priority for KDYS Board members.
Candidates with local knowledge, previous Board experience and a background working with young people and in the voluntary sector are preferred.
Our goal is to maintain our current 50/50 gender balance.
INFORMATION
The Board meets 9 times per year. Most of these meetings are virtual, the others are held in Killarney or Tralee Co. Kerry. The Board meets in person at least twice a year.
KDYS Board may also call single item/specific purpose meetings and working groups on occasion as needed.
KDYS will provide new Board members induction training and on-going Board development.
The term of office is three years with an option to be reappointed for a second and third term.
This is a Trustee role. In accordance with Regulatory requirements this role is not remunerated. Necessary and vouched expenses are reimbursed following approval by the Board Chairperson.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a brief CV and cover letter to the following email address: boardrecruitment@kcys.ie
Applications will close on Friday 23rd August 2024.
Please note: KDYS will be appointing a new Chairperson in the near future. Prospective Directors are welcome to indicate an interest in this role in their application.
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 KDYS 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
KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer — KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation — KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland
