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Job description

To work directly with young people and to develop a programme of activities that are based on their assessed needs of young people, that reduce barriers to participation in youth services and promote wider youth service provision in Ballyarnett. This post is for workers that have operational responsibility for a local outreach project. The post holder will be line managed by a Project Manager, providing strategic leadership and operational guidance. The post may involve the development of youth work across a range of settings. .

Responsibilities

• To identify, prioritise and deliver a programme of targeted youth work activities based on local assessment of need in the designated area.
• To provide leadership and support for a team of part-time assistant youth support workers and/or volunteers within the project.
• Ensure that young people play an active role in the project and work towards a model of youth participation and through targeted recruitment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
• Provide information and support to young people to assist them to express and realise their goals and to work effectively in groups.
• Provide opportunities to promote the achievements of children and young people.
• Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of youth work activities, supporting young people in the evaluation of the activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
• Support young people in their understanding of living in safety and stability.
• Implement the Management Committees Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Be responsible for administration within the project, including financial matters, effective record keeping and ensuring that the administrative requirements of the EA and OSCY are met.
• As appropriate be involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of paid staff and volunteers.
• To carry out such duties, as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of the post.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must have Youth Support Level Qualification or an equivalent youth work qualification.
• One year's experience working in a Youth Work setting.
• Knowledge of the needs of young people and personal development processes
• Conversant with the Model for Effective Practice
• Capable of leading and directing a team
• Capable of leading and facilitating developmental group work projects
• Excellent communication skills

Further Information

Note: This post requires This post will require working evenings and weekends. Salary - £16,199.04 per annum. This post is funded by EA to 31st March 2025 ( Thereafter, subject to funding). The Application for this post closes on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 5pm, applications received after this time will not be accepted.

Application Information

To request an application pack please email: recruitment@onstreetcommunityyouth.net