Vacancies: Youth Advocates Fixed Term Contracts Are you interested in working with young people to help them achieve their potential? Are you non-judgemental and have a positive attitude towards children and young people? Do you have a ‘never give up’ approach? Are you enthusiastic & creative? Are you available for up to 15 hours per week? If so, we would like to hear from you. YAP Ireland is looking to recruit Advocates. We are seeking local applicants in the geographic areas listed below. Many of the young people referred to YAP are young males so we would welcome applications from both males and females. Competitive hourly rates are paid and training will be provided. Successful applicants will be considered for contracts to work with young people depending on their needs and geographical location. We specifically require people in the following areas: Galway, Westmeath, Longford, Cavan & Monaghan Ref Code: AWES0913 Limerick, Cork, Clare and Tipperary Ref Code: ASOU0913 Dublin North City and County, Meath, Louth Ref Code: ADNE0913 Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Dublin South City and County Ref Code: ADML0913 Please make note of the reference code relevant to the area that you are applying for. In order to apply please ensure that you meet the following criteria: Applicants should 1) Be computer literate and have access to the internet 2) Be able to clear the Garda vetting process – i.e. no offence that would bar you from working with children and no current sentence 3) Have a full clean driving licence and own transport To apply for this position please fill out the online application form by clicking on the following link - yapireland.force/job - and selecting the relevant code. For further information or to download a Job Description and Person Specification please click on this link yapireland.ie/9/work-with-us.html Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 13th September 2013 Interviews will be held between 7th and 9th October 2013. Second round interviews will take place between 22nd and 25th October 2013. Only completed applications will be accepted, CVs will NOT be accepted. If you encounter any difficulty please email [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 11:32:29 +0000