A CHARITY SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most – Join KCYS Youth Diversion Project

Jul 7, 2026 | Current Vacancies

We are currently recruiting 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

 

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.

 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 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, Tuesday 14th July 2026

 

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