Youth Support Worker


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: LONG TOWER YOUTH CLUB LTD Work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake key duties, under the direction of a Worker-in-Charge.

Responsibilities

  • To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities, related to the ‘Model for Effective Practice’.
  • Ensuring that young people play an active role in the youth group and work towards a model of youth participation.
  • Communicate effectively and develop a 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.
  • Enable young people to work effectively in groups.
  • Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
  • Provide information and support to young people.
  • Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.
  • Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • A minimum of one year’s experience in a paid capacity of working as a Youth Support Worker/Assistant Youth Support Worker in a youth work setting.

Desirable Skills

  • Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice.

Further Information

The Employer is: LONG TOWER YOUTH CLUB LTD 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.

Vacancy ID
1757144
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry/Londonderry, Brandywell
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
29/01/2026
Closing date
11/03/2026
Worktime
Days to be confirmed, hours between 9am - 10pm

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