FULL TIME / MANAGEMENT CAREERS
Job Ref – NATTL0326
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates – which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families.
The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience.
Click here for the job description and specification.
These posts offer:
• Competitive salary of €50,235 per annum
• An opportunity to make a difference in your community and society as a whole
• A huge amount of flexibility and work / life balance – YAP Ireland operates a remote / hybrid working policy
• The opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation
• Employer contribution to PRSA
• Additional annual leave: (an additional day per year of service to a max of 25 days plus long service leave days)
• An opportunity to develop & grow your skills through our Staff Training & Bursary Scheme
• 92% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2025)
If this is what you are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Essential Criteria:
Successful Candidates will have:
• Degree, preferably in Advocacy or in the Social Care field: e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Social Care etc
• Have at least 3 years’ experience of direct work with children and or young people
• Have at least 2 years’ experience of managing and supervising staff/ volunteers in the social care sector
• Full Clean Driver’s Licence and access to own transport.
To apply for this position please fill out the online application form by clicking on the following link and selecting the NATTL0326.
(Please use the job description and job specification to outline your suitability to the role when completing the application form.)
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 29th of March 2026.
Interviews will take place on the 9th & 13th of April 2026, in our Dublin Hub, Park House, Lower Ground Park House, 191-193a North Circular Road Dublin 7.
If you are selected for interview you will need to be available on this date to attend an interview in person.
Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
If you encounter any difficulty, please email info@yapireland.ie
Service Manager – Based across the West/Midlands region (With Hybrid working module)
Responsible to: Director of Services
This post requires: a belief in the YAP model of strengths based, needs led services for children, young people and families. You must have experience in managing direct service delivery to young people and families; setting up and developing services; managing teams; budget management; statistical and service reports; liaison with funders; communication with staff and public and participation in the senior management team. The post requires strong leadership/strategic thinking and ability to achieve a high standard of service in a changing climate.
Qualifications:
Essential: A degree in a social care–related field (e.g., Youth Work, Child Care, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Social Care)
Desirable: Recognised management training
About the Role
The Service Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high‑quality services for a geographical region. This includes:
Direct line management of Team Leaders
Ensuring high‑quality service delivery to young people and families
Budget management and reporting
Staff development, training, and supervision
Quality assurance and service development
Liaison with funders
Active participation as a member of the Senior Management Team
This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a dynamic, mission‑driven organisation.
Specific Tasks include:
- To ensure that all services provided to clients and their families are of a high quality with a focus on outcomes in line with the YAP Model.
- To plan services year to year and lead their delivery operating within the context of the organisation’s strategic plan and resources.
- To play an active role in the Senior Management Team contributing to decision making to ensure the efficient and effective management of the organisation.
- To lead the staff in the delivery of YAP Ireland strategy working to the vision, mission, objectives and values of YAP Ireland.
- To make informed proposals regarding Service development and delivery based on the analysis of need, trends, policy, funding, resources and alignment with the strategic plan.
- To identify strategic development opportunities working in cooperation with colleagues.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with referral, partner and wider agencies, promoting the ethos of YAP Ireland and services provided.
- To ensure that management information and quality assurance systems are developed and implemented.
- Ensure that child protection referrals, complaints, incidents, health and safety issues etc are dealt with in a timely and professional manner consistent with YAP Ireland Policies and Procedures and Children’s First Guidelines.
- Manage the services within budget parameters and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
- Ensure the timely submission of all administrative, fiscal and data base information as requested and all reports and documents that are required to be submitted by referring authorities, contracts and YAP Ireland.
- Ensure that recruitment, training and staff development are provided to a high standard in line with YAP Policies and Procedures.
- To implement the fundraising and communication strategies of YAP Ireland and promote the strengths based, outcomes focused ethos of the organisation internally, to funders and the public.
- Contribute to and implement the participation strategy of YAP Ireland ensuring that the voices of young people, families and other stakeholders are an integral part of the service.
- Ensure that YAP Policies and Procedures are adhered to by all staff and advocates.
- Adhere to all YAP Ireland Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Services and CEO.
Service Manager – Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential: A degree in a social care–related field (e.g., Youth Work, Child Care, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Social Care)
Desirable: Recognised management training
Experience (Essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ management/supervisory experience in direct service delivery to children, young people, and families
- Minimum 3 years’ direct work with young people and families in a child‑centred way
- Experience managing Child Protection work
- At least 1 year of budget management and reporting responsibilities (HR, statistics, QA, etc.)
- Minimum 1 year’s experience developing and setting up services
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Skills (Essential)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organisational, leadership and strategic planning ability
- Ability to manage budgets effectively
- Creative, dynamic, and strengths‑based approach to work
- Ability to prioritise and meet targets
- Skilled in motivating and leading teams
- High‑level report writing and training delivery capabilities
Salary: €62,025.75 per annum
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, go to https://yapireland.secure.force.com/jobapplication/ and select the code SM0426
Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
For further information and Job Description and Person Specification please click on the following link – https://yapireland.ie/work-with-yap-ireland/careers-with-yap-ireland/full-time-management-careers/
Use the Job Description and Person Specification to clearly outline your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 16th April 2026
Interviews: 30th of April, in person in our Dublin office.
If you encounter any difficulty, please email info@yapireland.ie
Human Resources Administrator – Permanent Contract
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
Youth Advocate Programmes (YAP) Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a needs-led family support service using a strengths-based approach to improve the lives of young people and their families within their communities.
About the Role:
Are you an HR professional with experience working in a busy environment?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing and vibrant organisation?
If so, YAP Ireland would be delighted to hear from you.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Administrator will be part of the Support Services Team based at the YAP Head Office in Dublin, with hybrid working available.
This role focuses on high-quality service delivery within agreed deadlines and providing administrative support to managers, employees and advocates across the organisation.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary: €42,655.89 per annum
Annual leave: 20 days plus an additional day per year of service (up to 5 years)
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community and society
Flexible working arrangements – YAP Ireland operates a remote/hybrid working policy
The chance to join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation
Employer contribution to PRSA
92% of employees agree that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2025)
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
A 3rd Level Qualification in Human Resources or related field.
At least 2-3 years’ experience in a Human Resources Administration.
Experience of using computer packages including data management systems such as Salesforce (or similar), Microsoft 365 etc.
Desirable:
Experience in recruiting large numbers of staff or volunteers
Application Process
To apply for this position please fill out the online application form by clicking on the following link and selecting the HRA0326
Salary: €42,655.89 per annum
For further information please click on this link
Or download a full Job Description and Person Specification here
📅 Closing date for applications: 6th April 2026
📍 Interview date: 14th April 2026
Please note, if invited to interview you must be available to attend during this time in person in Dublin.
Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
If you encounter any difficulty, please email info@yapireland.ie