Youth Advocate

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland YAP Ireland Full time

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Youth Advocate - YAP Ireland - All areas of Dublin (including West Wicklow & Kildare)

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts

YAP Ireland are looking for male and female Advocates to work in YOUR community to support children, young people and families in need to achieve their goals

We invite applicants from all areas of Dublin (including West Wicklow & Kildare) to apply using the

Job Ref code: DUB0525

YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers.

What we offer:

  • €16.52 per hour
  • Training and financial assistance for further education
  • Join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation
  • 92.24%of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work(Staff Opinion Survey 2025)

About us: YAP Ireland is a registered charity that provides a needs-led, family support service which uses a strengths-based approach to improve the lives of young people and their families in their community achieving positive outcomes. Please see our website for lots more information about our amazing work.

The Role of the Advocate:

  • Provide a one-to-one support to Young People and Families for up to 15 hours per week(€16.07 PER HOUR)
  • Build a trusting relationship with young people & parents /carers
  • Work with young people and families to achieve their goals
  • Identify and link young people and families with the appropriate community supports
  • Support young people to identify their interests and support parents/carers with parenting

Advocates report to Team Leaders and with their support develop a strengths-based, needs-led Individual Service Plan (ISP) with the young person and family.

Advocates Requirements: You need to be:

  • A good listener and a positive role model
  • Available for flexible working hours, evenings and weekends
  • Interested in your community and want to make a difference
  • Have a full driving license and access to your own transport
  • Advocates are required to attend fortnightlysupervisionsand monthly team meetings

IF YOU THINK THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

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