PT. Youth Workers: Programme Worker x 14hrs per week (3 posts available)

Todds Leap are currently seeking new members of staff to join the team in our new Department 'Learning, Education and Accredited Programme' (LEAP). Working with all communities across Northern Ireland. Todds Leap, No Ordinary Job, No Ordinary People!

Work with young people at designated venue; and through outreach work with young people

Work with young people who are targeted due to specific needs or requirements. Focus of the work is to work with 9-25 year olds,

You will work with young people by:

Planning with young people a varied and appropriate programme
Listening to and supporting young people
Ensuring consultation and representation of and with/by young people irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, ability and social and economic circumstance.
Making and sustaining relationships with young people
Encouraging a warm, friendly and inclusive environment accessible to young people
Motivating young people
Providing access to information and advice

The Youth Worker has responsibility for assisting their Project Manager in:

The delivery of youth work programmes relating to the remit of the post

Raising awareness of issues including issues of sexism and racism, health, empowerment and rights and responsibilities.
Maintaining and establishing relationships with young people in the location specified. Offering advice, support and information.
Working within the context of a specific town to support the development of a planned process which increasingly responds to young people’s needs and aspirations by:
Being flexible in order to respond to young people’s priorities
Undertaking self-development through attending training, team meetings and other development activities as required.
Supporting youth work activities within other disciplines with support and guidance
Supporting young people in developing relationships with other young people; in particular, increasing their involvement in youth councils and forums, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Youth Workers are required to work unsocial hours (usually between the hours of 3.00 p.m. and 9 p.m.) and during weekends. Youth Workers are required to undertake an agreed number of days in any given year in order to support work with young people, and attend staff development activities
It is the responsibility of each employee to carry out their duties in line with Todds Leap policies on equality, harassment, racial equality, and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. Each employee should act as an exemplar on these issues and must, where appropriate, identify and monitor training for themselves.
Use and development of ICT as required.
Hold a Valid Driving Licence