Youth Support Worker

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective development, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the Extended Hours Programme in New Lodge Youth Centre. Extended provision will focus on outreach youth work.

Duties under the direction of the Youth Worker in Charge and in line with the Education Authority’s strict guidelines and requirements. They will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with young people, the staff and volunteer team and management to ensure the effective delivery of the project. While duties will be primarily based in New Lodge Youth Centre, the post will include outreach work. The post holder will act as leader in charge in the absence of the full time Youth Worker in Charge (an acting up allowance will be paid). When acting up. S/he will have responsibility for the youth centre, including, supervision of staff, volunteers and young people.