FRGJOB-00669

Location: Tallaght, Dublin 24

Closing date: 19th November at 12pm

Working in a Youth Diversion Project, regardless of the role, will allow you to take a journey with young people and families, who are often the most marginalised and disadvantaged. Many have faced great obstacles, tragedy and adversity in their lives, yet are inspiring in their ability to cope, bounce back and often flourish, once given the appropriate opportunities and supports. Foróige’s philosophy underpins all of our work and this supports our passionate belief in the importance of giving second chances and opportunities to young people regardless of their circumstances. These projects are part of a network of Youth Diversion Projects; funded by the Department of Justice and by the European Social Fund and Dormant Accounts, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána under the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027 and will be managed by Foróige.

The East Tallaght YDP is a Youth Diversion Project that supports and engages young people in Tymon, Killinarden, Old Bawn, Kilnamanagh & Kingswood.

There is now a vacancy for a Youth Justice Worker to work with young people aged 12-18 within the project.

Youth Diversion Projects are Community based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour as well as those at risk, providing activities that facilitate learning and development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects.