Community Development Worker

Roles and Responsibilities

Supporting Community and Youth Services

Organise and Support Community Events:

• Plan, promote, and support various community events.

Youth Programmes:

• Assist in the development and delivery of youth-focused activities, including those for Mini Land, Junior Youth Club, and Senior Youth programmes.
• Engage with children and young people, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Help facilitate creative, social, and educational activities.

Cultural Diversity and Cross-Community Programmes:

• Promote and facilitate programmes that encourage cultural diversity and cross-community interaction.

Educational Workshops:

• Organise and support workshops that provide educational opportunities for all ages.

Community Safety Initiatives:

• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving community safety.

Health & Wellbeing Activities:

• Promote and organise activities focused on health and wellbeing.

Senior Citizens Programme:

• Develop and support programmes specifically for senior citizens.

Educational Awareness Workshops:

• Organise workshops aimed at increasing awareness on various topics relevant to the community.

Administration Duties

Financial Record-Keeping:

• Update and maintain records of daily income and expenditures.
• Record all cheques issued and received.

Administrative Support:

• Complete necessary forms related to funding, such as monitoring and evaluation forms.
• Assist with funding applications.
• Maintain up-to-date databases of users and volunteers.

Person Specification 

• A friendly and approachable attitude, with a passion for community work.
• An interest in working with children and young people in a youth setting.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills for administrative tasks.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Flexibility to support evening or weekend activities when required.
• All successful candidates will be required to carry out a full Access NI disclosure.

Please note: post is subject to funding. The role is currently funded until end of March 2025 with hopes of extension. 

How to Apply: Please send your CV to lynsey@ahra.org.uk

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. If this applies to you, please contact us so we can process your application fairly, arrange any specific accommodations for your interview, and make any necessary adjustments to help you succeed.