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Job description

To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for workers that have operational responsibility for a local youth club/project. The post holder will be line managed by the Centre Based Youth Worker, providing strategic leadership and operational guidance. The post may involve the development of youth work across a range of settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan and deliver needs-led youth work programmes in line with the Model for Effective Practice, promoting young people's personal, social and educational development.
• Assist the Centre Lead Worker in supporting and coordinating part-time staff and volunteers to ensure the effective delivery of youth work activities.
• Encourage meaningful youth participation, promote inclusion, challenge oppressive behaviour and support young people to make informed decisions, manage risks and become active citizens.
• Develop positive relationships with young people, families, the wider community and external agencies, while implementing organisational safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Monitor and evaluate programme delivery and outcomes, maintain accurate records, support financial and administrative procedures, and contribute to staff recruitment and induction where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NI Youth Service Support Worker qualification or OCN Level 3 Introduction to Youth Work and Programme Development.
• A minimum of one year's experience in a paid capacity of working as a youth support worker or assistant youth support worker in a youth work setting.
• Experience of leading a youth work project.

Further Information

This post is funded by EA up until March 2029 (subject to funding). Applications close for this post on 26th November 2026 at 4pm sharp. Any Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Interviews will be held for those successful at shortlisting stage, on Thursday 3rd December 2026.

Application Information

Please email: recruitment@onstreetcommunityyouth.net for an application pack.