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Recruitment
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.
Youth Justice Worker – Youth Diversion Project Cobh
CDYS is recruiting for the post of Youth Justice Worker for the Youth Diversion Project in Cobh. This project is delivered in partnership with the Irish Youth Justice Service and An Garda Siochana.
Garda 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 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.
Applicants should have a 3rd Level Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with young people in a targeted way in a youth, community/outreach setting.
To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and an up to date CV by email only on or before:
Wednesday 17th January 2025 at 12 noon to
These projects are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
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