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Job description

We are seeking a Youth Project Worker to support young people from Irish Traveller backgrounds across the Greater Belfast area. Our Youth Project is for young people aged 12 plus.The focus of this project is to amplify the voices and lived experiences of Traveller young people, promote inclusion, remove barriers to accessing services and create opportunities for young people to thrive and reach their full potential. It involves: Youth Group which takes place fortnightly during term time in a community setting. One to one mentoring which takes place weekly, bi-weekly at young peoples' homes or in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with schools, community group, parents and young people to invite referrals
• Engage with parents and young people from Traveller families and build positive, supportive relationships
• Work collaboratively with young people and parents to identify support needs and set goals
• Develop and deliver tailored one to one mentoring sessions for young people
• Develop and deliver group sessions for young people that focus personal development, building skills and voice and influence
• Actively support young people to express their views and get involved in participation activities
• Work co-operatively with statutory and community organisations to promote inclusion and provide the most effective service for young people
• Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Community Youth Work, Social Work, or Education OR substantial experience working with young people aged 12-18
• Demonstrable experience of leading, designing and facilitating group work programmes, with and for young people
• Demonstrable experience of multi-agency working
• Demonstrable experience in completing written reports and strong IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Experience in handling and responding to safeguarding issues
• A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes
• As driving is an intrinsic part of this role, applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving should be able to demonstrate an alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements

Further Information

Wage: £28,687 - £32,786 per annum (£16,041.46 - £18,333.58 pro rata)