Youth Development Worker

THE EMPLOYER IS: REACH ACROSSAssist with planning, delivery and monitoring of a Contact & Development Programme, that contributes to increased employability, skills-base, knowledge and potential of young people. Support young people in achieving key outcomes - to be safe, to be healthy, to enjoy, to achieve and to make a positive contribution to society. Help young people fulfil their potential and avail of opportunities that will have a long-term personal benefit.

• To assist with recruitment, training, development and monitoring of Volunteer Leaders.
• To assist with information talks and publicity events aimed at recruiting Members for our 2026 Youth Programme.
• To assist with the planning, organising and delivery of activities, residentials and events that promote and create cross-community contact amongst young people in the North-West region.
• To assist with preparations and ideas for weekly Club Nights and after-school contact sessions.
• To assist staff and volunteers with the planning and delivery of our Summer Intervention Scheme and Summer Activity Camp.
• To assist with planning, organising and evaluating a personal development programme for Members that will benefit their skills, employability and confidence levels.
• To assist staff, Leaders and Management with funding applications or fundraising events.
• To assist our Youth Committee to prepare documents and resources for monthly meetings.
• To assist with organising an annual Presentation and Showcase Night, to present project certificates and enable Members to highlight their development and achievements.
• To undertake training or attend conferences that will be of personal or organizational benefit.
• To assist with our School Enrichment Programme, if required.
• To undertake other reasonable duties in the furtherance of project aims and objectives.

• 4 GCSE (A-D) or equivalent (inc English).
• ICT skills in Microsoft Office, PPT and Social Media Platforms.
• Youth or community work experience as a Staff Member or Volunteer within the past 3 years.
• P/T Youth Work Certificate or equivalent, Community or Education Work.
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Ability to self-manage and be part of a youth work team.
• Supportive of the aims of REACH Across.
• Able to plan and deliver development courses, events and activities.
• Able to demonstrate a responsible and self-motivating approach.
• Able to work unsocial hours including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays if necessary.
• Clean current Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of current Youth Work Policies & Procedures.
• Child Protection or Mental Health training.
• First Aid training.
• Experience of youth and community administration (Incl. databases, budgets, report-writing, publicity etc).
• A working knowledge of current OCN moderation and accreditation processes.
• Basic accounting procedures such as invoices, receipts, filing, etc.
• Public Relations and Presentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of social media platforms that can be used for publicity or recruitment.
• Good working knowledge of online meeting platforms - Zoom, Teams etc.
• Good communication and interaction skills with peers and young people.
• Display an organised and methodical approach to work especially a care for accuracy, detail and presentation.
• Be aware of current practices, procedures and safeguarding guidelines when working with young people.

The Employer is: REACH ACROSSJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .

Vacancy  Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry / Londonderry Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 31/12/2025 Closing date 10/02/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026