Senior Youth Officer, CABLE Youth Diversion Project

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 South East Meath (SEM) Youth Diversion Project has a large catchment area (Ashbourne, Ratoath, Laytown, Bettystown, Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne and Duleek), has two bases, one in Duleek and another in Ashbourne. The appointed SYO will be responsible for the supervision of the SEM project team and the associated programmes as well as holding a small case load.