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TEMPORARY PART-TIME YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER-IN-CHARGE (Outreach)

NW Youth Services Ltd

JNC Points 8 – 11 (£10.7980 - £12.3660 per hour)
20.00
St Mary’s Youth Club is a voluntary organisation funded by the Department of Education via the Education Authority, Western Region, employees are line managed by the senior youth worker and responsible to the Management Committee.

Main duties and responsibilities

 

1. To identify, prioritise and deliver a programme of activities based on need in the designated area, and related to the ‘Model for Effective Practice’.

 

2. To provide leadership and support to a team of peer educators, volunteers and youth support workers within the project.

 

3. Ensure that young people play an active role in the project and work towards a model of youth participation.

 

4. Develop and maintain relationships with the wider community and external agencies.

 

5. Provide information and support to young people to assist them to express and realise their goals and to work effectively in groups.

 

6. Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.

 

7. Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.

 

8. Monitor and evaluate the quality of creative activities, supporting young people in the evaluation of the activities and the impact of youth work on their development.

 

9. Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge and in taking action to address key issues in their lives.

 

10. Implement SMYC Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.

 

11. Be responsible for administration within the project, including financial matters, effective record keeping and ensuring that the administrative requirements of the SMYC are met.

 

12. As appropriate be involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of paid staff and volunteers.

Closing Date

Monday / 29 January 2018
12:00pm

Contact Details

CV's will not be accepted.  Please forward signed hard copies to St Mary's Youth Club, 3 Fanad Drive, Derry BT48 9QE

3 Fanad Drive
Creggan
Derry
BT48 9QE
United Kingdom

Files

Job Application Form .doc Youth Support Worker In Charge Job Description.docx