Child and Youth Development Support Worker

Respond is a construction led Approved Housing Body and service provider. We're expanding our dedicated team, seeking individuals who possess both the drive and skills necessary to help us make a significant impact.

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply

Role: Child and Youth Development Support Worker

Location: Firhouse, Dublin

Reporting to: Homeless Service Manager

Terms: 20 hours per week over 7 days Mon-Sun late/early shifts

Salary range: €39,017.18 - €50,492.82 pro rata ( Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Job Purpose: 

To develop and implement a range of needs led, outcome-focused support programmes that cater for parents, families and children. This will include working in collaboration with the service manager in the overall delivery of the wraparound services within the Homeless Service . With a strong emphasis on implementing and championing a housing-led and trauma-informed approach in the service. Respond is committed to trauma-informed practices, embedding the principles of collaboration, diversity, respect, and trust in all aspects of our work.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work in accordance with the values, principles, and philosophy of the Homeless Service.
• Trauma informed practice and approaches imbedded in practice.
• Develop the provision of quality out of school services and the introduction of integrated initiatives, responsive to service users, children and young people's needs within the context of their culture and community.
• Develop and coordinate in-house programmes for parents that can enhance life skills in a number of targeted areas to help strengthen skills and confidence.
• Network and liaise with outside community groups and organisations to bring new programmes and opportunities to families within the service. 

• Engage with children and young people and work to develop programmes for intervention and discussion, particularly group activities and group work programmes as per the remit of the Family Homeless support services.
• Focus on capacity building for families to encourage them to shape and participate in the development of service design.
• Support families with additional needs and/or vulnerabilities in all service provision and programmes.
• Act as a resource person, as necessary, to families and young people in the service and in collaboration with the support team.
• Participate in a culture of collaborative, integrated practice across all services within the Family Homeless Service.
• Engage in the ongoing development of links between supportive agencies.
• Document and oversee the monitoring and evaluation of activities and programmes.
• Support service manager in the development and review of policies and procedures and with the collection of data in line with reporting requirements.
• In collaboration with the service manager, maintain all health and safety standards to ensure all reasonable measures to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of children attending the service are in place.
• Participate in and avail of training and continuous professional development.
• Work as part of the staff team of the Family Homeless Service. This will involve participating in planning sessions, meetings, reviews and helping with the running of the service in a collaborative way.
• To carry out personal responsibility for compliance with child protection obligations and documented in the Respond! Policy and procedures and "Children First".
• To liaise with parents individually and to attend group meetings when requested in relation to the development of children and young people.
• The list of duties is not exhaustive and duties may vary from time to time.

Essential Criteria/Education Qualification:

Requires undergraduate degree level preferably in Youth Work, Social Work and related field.

Personal Skills/Attributes:

• Excellent report writing and administrator skills.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of MS Suite

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possess good leadership and facilitation skills.
• Aptitude and empathy with service users, children and young people.
• Demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic and a capacity to work under own initiative.
• Flexibility in working hours, including availability to work in a 24-hour service environment, covering days, evenings & weekends, and public holidays as needed.

Experience:

Position requires 3-5 years of experience.

Closing date for applications: 26th of June 2026.