Assistant Youth Support Worker
St Oliver Plunkett Youth Club Crossmaglen
Responsible to: Full-Time Youth Worker-in- Charge/Nominated Youth Support Worker in Charge
Responsible For: Assisting with the unit programme and the implementation of EA/St Oliver Plunkett’s Youth Club organisational policies.
Job Purpose: To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing a programme of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake duties under the direction of a Worker in Charge or nominated Youth Support Worker.
Main duties and responsibilities:
YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER RANGE – ASSESSMENT SUMMARY SHEET
- Assist with the planning and implementation of programmes, related to the “Model for Effective Practice”.
- Ensure 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.
- Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
- Provide information and support to young people.
- Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
- Implement St Oliver Plunkett’s Youth Club, Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
- Assist with administrative duties within St Oliver Plunkett’s Youth Club, under the direction of Line Manager.
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work on own initiative
Child protection training undertaken in the last 2 years or the willingness to undertake child protection training prior to commencement
Requirements: Must have at least 12 months experience of youth projects (as participant or support services)
Desirable but not essential:
NIEA Youth Support Worker Certificate or
NI OCN level 2 or 3 Introduction to Youth Work or equivalent.
Closing Date
5:00pm
Contact Details
Send CV to [email protected]
Culloville Road
crossmaglen
Crossmaglen
BT35 9AQ
United Kingdom