Youth Advocate - Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Offaly, Laois, Longford, W. Meath and Galway using the Job Ref Code: WES0125
YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR AREA NEED YOU!
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts
YAP Ireland are looking for male and female advocates to work in YOUR community to support children, young people and families in need to achieve their goals.
What we offer:
* €16.07 per hour
* Training and financial assistance for further education
* Join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation
* 92.24% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2024)
About us: YAP Ireland is a registered charity that provides a needs-led, family support service which uses a strengths-based approach to improve the lives of young people and their families in their community achieving positive outcomes. Please see our website for lots more information about our amazing work.
The Role of the Advocate:
* Provide one-to-one support to Young People and Families for up to 15 hours per week (€16.07 PER HOUR)
* Build a trusting relationship with young people & parents/carers
* Work with young people and families to achieve their goals
* Identify and link young people and families with the appropriate community supports
* Support young people to identify their interests and support parents/carers with parenting
Advocates report to Team Leaders and with their support develop a strengths-based, needs-led Individual Service Plan (ISP) with the young person and family.
Advocates Requirements: You need to be:
* A good listener and a positive role model
* Available for flexible working hours, evenings and weekends
* Interested in your community and want to make a difference
* Have a full driving license and access to your own transport
* Advocates are required to attend fortnightly supervisions and monthly team meetings
IF YOU THINK THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
For further information and to apply go to this link and use the correct code for your area (DNOR0125, DML0125, WES0125, NEAST0125, SOU0125). Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd of March 2025: Only completed application forms will be accepted, CVs will NOT be accepted. If enough applications are received before the closing date, these vacancies may close early.
Full Training will be provided. Successful applicants will form a panel for consideration throughout 2025.
If you are successful, you will need to be available for an interview which will be face to face. Interviews will take place throughout March 2025.
There is a training programme that you will need to attend in April 2025.
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