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Job description

The Area worker will have responsibility for the management and development of the youth programme. By providing a multifaceted youth work provision with a key focus on generic and targeted youth work, maximising the use of both centres by young people for agreed purposes, in line with the organisation’s policies. The Area Worker will also have the responsibility to promote the aims and objectives of Londonderry YMCA Ltd and to work collaboratively with other youth work agencies in the Greater Waterside and Faughan area..

Responsibilities

• Managing and Developing a Range of Services within the Designated Area
• Developing Staff and Facilities at Derry/Londonderry YMCA Ltd
• Working With Agencies to Develop Services across the community
• Leading Project Development and Implementation within Londonderry YMCA Ltd.
• Management Responsibility for Project Staff
• Other Responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have completed, or working towards completion of a relevant degree, Youth Work, Community Work, Education, Social Work, or can demonstrate an equivalent qualification.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in leading projects in Youth and/or Community Work and an OCN Level 3 in Youth Work or equivalent.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in the design and delivery of Youth Work development programmes
• Experience in managing Youth Workers in a Youth Centre or Youth Project.
• Have 2 years of experience working on a cross-community project.

Further Information

Tullyally and Currynierin Area