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Job description

To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post will undertake duties under the direction of the Programme Coordinator and, in their absence the Youth Worker, in line with organisational policies. .

Responsibilities

• Work towards a model of youth participation, ensuring that young people play an active role in the youth group.
• Communicate effectively and develop rapport with young people.
• Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
• Assist young people to express and realise their goals
• Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
• Provide information and support to young people.
• Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
• Implement the Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Assist with administrative duties within the unit/project.
• Carry out such duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of the post.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of programmes

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Recognised youth work qualification (E.g. OCN level 2 & 3, OCN level 2 certificate) OR
• A minimum of 2 years part time or voluntary experience working with young people in a relevant context.
• Knowledge of good youth work practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop & maintain appropriate relationships with young people.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Computer literate.
• Team player.
• Resilience and able to deal with the pressures of working with young people.
• Commitment to working within an equal opportunity framework.
• The YMCA works to a model of Christian Social Action and the post holder must be in agreement with the Aims and Purposes of the YMCA.

Further Information

WORKING HOURS Sessional hours will be agreed according to the demands of programme activities. The Youth Club responds to the needs of young people and as a result evening & weekend work will be required. Time off will be negotiated with the Programme Coordinator. Please specify in your application if you are applying for 3, 6 or 9 hours per week.