With funding from the Department of Education and Youth through Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board wish to recruit: A Full Time Youth Worker with County Longford Youth Service.

Longford Community Resources Clg seeks to recruit a full-time youth worker to work in County Longford with County Longford Youth Service. 

The role provides the opportunity to assist young people in reaching their full potential and make a real difference in the lives of young people in Co Longford. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and efficient person and include the following specific requirements:

Education

• A degree or higher in youth work or youth and community work or to be in the process of undertaking such a qualification is desirable.
• Alternatively, a relevant degree or higher is essential.

Experience

• An understanding of the issues relating to marginalised young people is essential.
• Experience of working in the youth work sector is desirable.

Additionally, for candidates:

• It is desirable, but may be essential, to have access to a car and a full Irish driving licence, or alternatively in the process of obtaining a full Irish driving licence in the near future.
• Be flexible in relation to working hours, as evening and weekend work is required.

The initial contract is to 31^st December 2027 and is renewable annually subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance.  A probationary period will apply, and employment is subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting.

For a job description and application form for the post please contact Brega on 043-3345555.  Closing date for completed applications is 4pm on Friday 9^th October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Longford Community Resources Clg is an equal opportunities employer.