Area Youth Worker 1 (Local Team) - Causeway Coast & Glens

PERSON SPECIFICATIONSection 1 - Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage
. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Essential Criteria Method Of Assessment Qualifications/Professional Membership

Be a qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers, Paragraph
5. Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience Have a minimum of one year’s experience as a Youth Worker. Shortlisting by Application Form

Skills/Abilities Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems including Microsoft packages, Word and Outlook. Shortlisting by Application Form

Other The successful candidate will be required:

• to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;
• OR be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

Shortlisting by Application Form

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA’s Game Changing People Model.

Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment

Knowledge

• NI Youth Work Curriculum.
• Risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people.
• Department of Education Child Protection regulations.

Interview

Skills/Abilities In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people.
• Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practical experience of financial management processes.

Interview

Values Orientation Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here.

Our Values Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.

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 appointed to 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. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Area Youth Worker 1

Senior Youth Worker or Designated Youth Worker

Occasional/shared responsibility for part-time /project staff

The Area Youth Worker 1 will have responsibility for the management of youth work programmes across the designated area, in line with EA policies.

• Work directly with young people by assessing their needs and providing an agreed programme of activities designed to meet those needs, in line with the Youth Service Curriculum for Northern…