HUB Youth Worker (Antrim)

Dreamscheme is hiring a Youth Worker to build intentional relationships with young people in the Antrim and lead weekly programme sessions, with a focus on the Antrim HUBs (Town Centre & Ballycraigy)

This is a perfect role for someone wanting to start or develop their youth work career, a student wanting to do important work part-time or someone with life experience who wants to use a few afternoons or evenings to invest in young people’s lives.

In your role you will help young people stay safe and out of trouble while providing positive youth development opportunities for them to:

• develop connections with peers and role models
• develop life skills and leadership capability
• develop their beliefs, values and character 
• develop confidence and sense of self-worth 
• contribute to their family, community and society

You will work with young people in a variety of settings as needed, including our own youth centres, local schools, and on the streets.

BENEFITS

A fun and supportive team culture

Monthly support meetings with your line manager

Opportunities to develop within a growing organisation

Christmas week off plus 20 days of annual leave (pro-rata)

A maximum of two nights of youth work delivery in any future role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

You'll need to:

Recruit and engage young people to take an active part in programme activities, including organising outreach activities on the street and at local schools

Build relationships with young people based on trust and respect, while establishing boundaries and challenging inappropriate behaviour

Assess the needs of young people to plan and deliver programmes related to key issues: e.g. mental health, relationships, choices, education and work

Deliver high-quality developmental activities: e.g. learning sessions, arts-based activities, community service, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities

Support local schools programme, including individual mentoring

Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth work provision

Engage with local community by developing strong links with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. parents, social care, police, schools, local council)

Participate in regular training and development to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of youth work practice, safeguarding, health and safety, and policy developments

Build strong and supportive team relationships with staff and volunteers

Undertake organisational tasks, including evaluation, record-keeping, writing area updates, supporting local fundraising initiatives

ABOUT YOU

You will have:

• Sympathy and buy-in to Dreamscheme ethos
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in a relevant context
• Recognised youth work qualification or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with young people
• Experience of effectively facilitating or leading group sessions/youth programmes and managing difficult behaviour
• Planning and organising skills, including initiative and creativity
• Track record of being a team player
• Full driving licence and use of car

You may have:

• A degree level qualification in youth work
• Knowledge of local community
• An up-to-date understanding of the issues affecting young people’s lives
• Relevant capabilities including excellent creative or sports skills

If you have any queries relating to the post, please email info@dreamschemeni.org