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MYDP Youth Justice Worker (Maternity Leave) – Mallow
35 hours a week
CDYS is recruiting for a Youth Justice Worker, to cover maternity leave for the Youth Diversion Project covering Mallow and surrounds. This project is delivered in partnership with An Garda Siochana and are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union as part of the European Social Fund Plus Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Operational Programme 2021-2027.
Youth Diversion Projects are local community-based projects whose aim is to help young people move away from behaviour that brings them into contact with the justice system.
The Youth Justice Worker will work developmentally and organically with families of referrals to the Youth Diversion Project’s identified as needing additional support. Appropriate interventions and programmes will be implemented to meet the needs of families referred in innovative and creative ways.
The projects offer opportunities for education, employment training, sport, art, music and other activities. The projects seek to encourage a better quality of life for everyone in the community and to support good relations between the Gardaí and the community.
CDYS is seeking dynamic individuals, who have a 3rd Level Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field and a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with and supporting families in a community setting. in working with young people in a targeted way in a youth, community/outreach setting.
Please ensure you read the requirements for the post and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the requirements in your application. For further information, please go to www.cdys.ie
Please forward your CV and letter of application by email only on or before:
Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 12 noon to reception@cdys.ie
Shortlisting will apply.
These projects are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
CDYS is a voluntary youth and community organisation providing a range of quality services responding to the needs of children, young people, their families and communities in Cork.
CDYS is an equal opportunity employer.
Volunteer With Us
From youth clubs and events, to serving on boards of management to fundraising, there are many volunteering opportunities with CDYS.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experiences. As a volunteer with CDYS, you could find yourself playing pool with a young person, enjoying arts and crafts, speaking with teenagers at a youth cafe, giving tutorials or even exploring Europe!
If you have never volunteered or worked with young people before fear not- we provide ongoing support including a comprehensive Volunteer Induction Training while all our volunteers must complete a Child Safeguarding Awareness programme.
Still interested?
Completed application forms should be sent to: reception@cdys.ie
Student Placements
CDYS has an array of placement opportunities for secondary (Transition Year & 5th Year), Third level and international students.
Students can gain valuable experience in the youth work, education & training areas with CDYS’s many services & projects.
Enquiries should be sent to reception@cdys.ie