Meet Our Team
At the core of CLAY Youth Project is an exceptional team of staff whose passion and dedication set them apart. Their diverse skills and genuine commitment to empowering young people create a supportive and transformative environment. Whether it's through creative programmes, mentorship, or just being there when needed most, the CLAY team consistently goes above and beyond to inspire and guide the young people. Their collective energy, empathy, and expertise make them the driving force behind the Project's success, fostering a safe and inclusive environment where young people can thrive, fostering growth, resilience and bright futures for every young person who walks through CLAY’s doors. Meet our Team below!
Project Leader
Rosie Keenan
Rosie has worked in CLAY since 2008. Rosie became the “Baby Boss” aka Project Leader in 2024. Rosie is from Crumlin and grew up just up the road from CLAY (the posh part 😊) and always says CLAY has the most amazing young people and families. Rosie is famous for being on the TV with Take That and will never shy away from CLAY Karaoke - she hogs the mic! Rosie is always seen with Sunglasses on her head even in Winter and a skinny latte in her hand.
YDP Team Leader
Bob Kenny
Bob has worked in CLAY since 2012 and is a huge Liverpool fan! Coldplay is his favorite Band. Bob enjoys all sports and is a part-time football coach for Lourdes Celtic. Bob loves working in CLAY because he likes to see young people grow and develop into adults with the support and opportunities that CLAY strives to supply them with. He doesn't like McDonald's and prefers to have a chicken curry if he was to have a takeaway. He's a fan of Barry's tea - Lyon's is too strong!
UBU Youth Worker
Toni Thompson
Toni has worked in CLAY since 2016. She loves 80s music, never finishes a cup of tea! Her McDonald's order would be a Big Mac Meal with diet Coke and readily admits she's old enough to remember when pizza was served there! Toni loves reading, going to quizzes and volunteers twice a week with a baton twirling club. She's kept busy!
UBU Youth Worker
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Current Vacancy
YDP Family Support Worker
Andrea Myers
YDP Youth Justice Worker
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Current Vacancy
YDP Early Intervention Worker
Meghan Roe
Meghan has worked in CLAY since 2023 and is a fantastic addition to the YDP team! Meghan loves music and you’ll always hear her singing or humming some sort of tune! She loves bringing her little doggos out for a long walk. Meghan says there’s never a dull day working with young people, she loves being able to support young people on their journeys in life to reach their full potential. Her McDonald's order would be a Big Mac Meal with extra everything, 6 chicken nuggets with a curry sauce and a triple cheese burger!
Financial Administrator
Jane McClure
Jane has worked in CLAY since the end of 2019. She loves the a spreadsheet! Jane previously worked in film for 12 years and so loves going to the cinema and all things film! Also a big fan of Formula 1 and Italy, so looks forward to the day she can to the Grand Prix in Imola or Monza! She prefers pizza over McDonalds and says you can't beat a good Margherita!
Maintenance
Brian Meade
Brian has worked in CLAY since 2022 and loves to fix things! He is crucial to the maintenance and smooth running of everything with or without a plug in CLAY! Brian has such a huge amount of experience in his field and we're very lucky to have him in CLAY. No job is too small or too big for Brian! Can he fix it? Yes he can!
Youth Support Worker
Christine McManus
Christine has worked in CLAY since the end of 2010 and is a fantastic addition to the team. She is a huge Nathan Carter fan! Christine can be found in the Bingo most nights! Her McDonald's order would be a Big Mac Meal with Coke Zero! Having 6 kids Christine comes to CLAY for a break! Christine loves working in CLAY as she likes working with young people, they make her happy and give her a purpose to come to work.