Assistant Youth Support Worker - Donegall Pass Youth Club

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Youth Support Worker - Part Time

REPORTS TO: Nominated Officer

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting with the unit programme and the implementation of Education Authority organisational policies.

JOB PURPOSE: To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake duties under the direction of a Worker in Charge or nominated Youth Support Worker.

• Assist with the planning and implementation of programmes, related to the ‘Model for Effective Practice’.
• Ensure that young people play an active role in the youth group and work towards a model of youth participation.
• Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with young people.
• Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
• Assist young people to express and realise their goals.
• Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
• Provide information and support to young people.
• Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
• Implement the unit’s Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Assist with administrative duties within the unit.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

• Evidence of a commitment to working with children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake job related training as and when required.
• An awareness of the issues affecting young people particularly in relation to their health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Child Protection.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people.

• Experience of working in a youth work setting.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.