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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: GLOW - GIVING LIFE OPPORTUNITIES TO WOMEN As a Youth Work Assistant for Glow NI, you will help in providing support to girls facing mental health challenges. Your primary focus will be on delivering sessions/programmes in schools that promote mental well-being, empowerment, and resilience among the youth in our community. Due to the nature of youth work - the successful candidate will be working in the evenings to facilitate youth groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Glow NI Youth Programmes.
• Deliver group sessions, workshops, and activities for young women and girls, in particular as part of our Big Lottery Community Fund Schools’ programme.
• Reach out to young women and girls in the community to raise awareness of Glow NI's programmes and services.
• Engage with schools, youth organisations, and other community partners to promote collaboration and participation.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to programme coordination, including maintaining participant records, preparing materials, and tracking programme outcomes.
• Ensure that programme activities are well-documented and meet reporting requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of referral and service user databases and ensure all relevant data is uploaded to the database.
• Assist in uploading client information to WriteUpp software management system.
• Assist in the monitoring of programme and participant progress and make necessary adjustments to keep programmes on track.
• Assist the Youth Worker in liaising with local organisations, schools, youth clubs, community centres, other voluntary organisations and develop working relationships that will promote Glow NI and its services.
• Communicate programme updates, outcomes, and impact to relevant stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 6 months experience working with young people.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IT competent, including ability to record on various electronic databases, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel.
• Sound planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and respond to changing demands and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business use.

Desirable Skills

• Hold Level 2 Diploma or Level 3 certificate in Youth Work Practice.
• Experience in group facilitation, particularly with young women.
• Knowledge of the challenges facing young people with diverse neurological profiles.
• Working knowledge of the youth sector.
• Knowledge of the difficulties and barriers faced by women and girls within marginalised communities and a passion for women’s empowerment.

Further Information

The Employer is: GLOW - GIVING LIFE OPPORTUNITIES TO WOMEN JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.