Youth Support Worker

The Youth Support Worker is be responsible for the delivery of key aspects of the unit programmes and the Implementation of ELB/organizational policies.

Job purpose: To work directly with young people to develop their personal and social Education by providing a programme of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake key duties, under the direction of a worker-in-charge.

A full job description is attached.

Essential Criteria

• At least OCN Level 3 in Youth and Community
• At least 1 years experience (gained within the last 5 years) of working in a project management / coordinating capacity within a similar setting.
• Ability to motivate, lead and work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage the complex workloads of staff and to plan and prioritise work.
• Knowledge of the issues that affect disadvantaged communities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.

Closing date for application forms: Friday 7th March 2014 at 4pm

Interview are expected to take place: Friday 14th March 2014