Youth Advice Outreach Worker

Job Title:                      Youth Advice Outreach Worker

Salary Range:               c£23k (pro-rata)

Hours of Work:             22.5 hrs Flexible

Location:                      Banbridge & Rural Areas

General Description of Position:

Reporting to the Advice Centres Manager the Outreach Worker will work with statutory, youth and community based organisations to promote and ensure uptake of health and school/education services for the Youth Information and Advice Centres based in Banbridge.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs of young people and plan and deliver health related programmes incl; mental health, resilience, relationships, sexual health, drugs, alcohol and coping with school & employment.
• Recruit targeted individuals for programme participation.
• Respond to clients' requests for assistance by assessing service needs and providing information, and referral services as appropriate. Follow-up on referrals in order to assess outcomes and provide additional services as required.
• Maintain close professional relationships and liaisons with in-house service provision and external service providers.

Essential Criteria:

• Youth/social/community work qualification.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Access to a vehicle and full driving licence.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, email).
• Experience of working to and meeting deadlines/targets.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Regional/Local Health Related Strategies.
• Knowledge of issues affecting young people and their families.

How to Apply:

 Send an email to [email protected] requesting an application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, 31st August 2012