Youth advocate

Youth Advocate Youth Advocate - Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow to apply using the Job Ref code: DSOU0125 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose ContractsYAP 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 We invite applicants in Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow to apply using the Job Ref code: DSOU0125What we offer: €16.07 per hour Training and financial assistance for further educationFlexible working hours Join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation92.24% 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.
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The Role of the Advocate:Provide a 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 /carersWork with young people and families to achieve their goalsIdentify and link young people and families with the appropriate community supportsSupport young people to identify their interests and support parents/carers with parentingAdvocates 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 modelAvailable for flexible working hours, evenings and weekends Interested in your community and want to make a differenceHave a full driving license and access to your own transport Advocates are required to attend fortnightlysupervisions and monthly team meetingsIF YOU THINK THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU