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
Apr 16, 2025 | Current Vacancies
Join Our Team at KCYS!
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!
In KCYS, we are looking for dedicated and dynamic UBU Project Workers to join our teams in Castleisland & North Kerry! This is a unique opportunity to engage with young people (aged 10-24), develop exciting youth programmes, and create positive change in local communities.
KCYS (Kerry Children and Youth Services) is a youth-focused organisation committed to providing meaningful support to young people aged 10 to 24. The UBU – Your Place Your Space project is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY) through Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB). Our goal is to reach and support young people facing challenges, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. As a UBU 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 creative, fun, and needs-based youth work programmes
- 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
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: KDYS 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
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
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 10th 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
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………..
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@kcys.ie on or before:
12 Noon, Monday 10th 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
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 20th 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
Nov 11, 2024 | Current Vacancies, News & Events
We are recruiting!!!
KCYS 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 KEY 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
3 posts available, 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.
Job Description and post requirements available to download here: KDYS Youth Justice Practitioner Job Description 2024
Please submit Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post(s) to humanresources@KCYS.ie on or before:
12 noon, Wednesday 27th November 2024
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
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
