Over the years, the Shewsy has developed fantastic links with St Andrews Youth Club in Dublin and this has now led to a Young Leaders in Training Programme called ‘Get The Leading Edge’.

Six of the Shewsy’s Senior Club members have been working with their counterparts in Dublin on a joint initiative to understand more about what leadership means to them. In video conference calls since Christmas, there have been discussions about role models and what it takes to become a great leader. Ideas have been shared around communication skills, personal strengths such as kindness and empathy and being true to your beliefs.

It’s great that these discussions are now going to lead to a weekend together in Liverpool in April.  The St Andrews team lead by Eddie Ftzpatrick and Eileen Nalty will meet with John, Nicola and the Shewsy’s Young Leaders. Together, they’ll be looking at what great leadership looks like in action.

Congratulations to Emmie Doolan, Lola Powell, Jake Connell, Alfie King, Byron Stewart and Joe May for taking part so enthusiastically.

We raised a Grand Total of £95,227 which will now support the core business of the Shewsy in helping our wonderful club members in this most challenging of years ahead.

We are looking to appoint two or three colleagues to join our outstanding team of Youth Workers and Play Workers here at the Shewsy.

1. Play Worker

• 12 hours per week: Monday – Thursday 2:30pm – 5:30pm
• Working in Junior Club as part of the team overseeing the after school activities for up to 60 children aged 5 – 11 years
• Rate of pay in the region of £11.78 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience

2. Youth Worker

• 12 hours per week:  Monday – Thursday 7pm – 10pm
• Rate of pay in the region of £11.78 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience
• Working in Senior Club as part of the team working closely with young people aged 12 – 17 years

It is possible that, for suitably qualified and experienced persons, the roles can be combined.

Key documents:

• Job description – Play Worker – new closing date 8th Jan’24
• Job description – Youth Worker – new closing date 8th Jan’24
• Job description – Play Worker & Youth Worker (24 hours per week)- new closing date 8th Jan’24
• How to apply
• Application Form

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th January 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews and in-Club trial sessions for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for the week beginning Tuesday 16th January 2024.