---

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: INCLUDE YOUTH To work alongside the youth work staff to provide a youth support role to young people on Include Youth programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with programme delivery across a number of project areas to gain a full understanding of all work areas and young people involved.
• Assisting with delivering group work/ individual work in areas such as employability and personal development under supervision.
• Assisting with development of action plans for young people to plan steps and goals.
• Ensuring all work is underpinned by youth work values and ensure that the young people are at the centre of all decisions.
• Attend regular training as required.
• Engage and support the communication strategy within Include Youth.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• An ability to travel independently throughout NI and ROI and on occasion UK or further afield.
• Able to work outside normal hours when required.

Desirable Skills

• 2 years experience working or volunteering with disadvantaged or vulnerable young people.
• 1 year experience in the delivery of group work programmes.
• Hold an accredited youth work qualification at level 2 or above (or willing to work towards one).
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• An ability to engage with vulnerable young people.
• Experience and or knowledge of being a ‘NEET’ young person or facing similar barriers in the past.
• Knowledge of issues affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of programmes or interventions to assist young people to overcome personal barriers.
• Commitment to and experience of user involvement in the planning and delivery of services.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Ability to manage change effectively.

Further Information

The Employer is: INCLUDE YOUTH 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.