Youth Worker

Youth Worker-Lisburn (Maternity Cover with Ongoing Employment Opportunity) Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential? Include Youth's purpose is to empower children and young people to THRIVE! Using a youth work approach, we provide employability, training and personal development programmes that create real opportunities and lasting positive change. Salary/ Benefits Salary Scale: £29,430 -£34,197 per annum 25 days annual leave entitlement 12 Stat days Pension scheme with 7% contribution Flexible working arrangements Learning and development opportunities Health and wellbeing support and initiatives About the Programme Give and Take is a regional youth work intervention project to support young people aged 16 to 24 years old.

It offers individually tailored programmes with core themes being; supported work experience, personal development, OCN qualifications, mentoring and transitional support. This role will be initially for Maternity cover working on the Give and Take Scheme in Lisburn with the possibility of a move onto another youth work programme when the maternity cover ends. About You 2 years experience working with disadvantaged and/or care experienced young people.

1 years experience in the design and delivery of group work programmes. A Relevant 3rd level qualification in social work, youth work, education or a related field Knowledge and understanding of legislation and issues affecting care experienced and NEET young people. Commitment to Include Youths values and principals and to childrens rights. Up to date IT skills with excellent written and oral communications skills.

The skill of oral presentation and the ability to produce a high standard of written reports and material pertaining to the project. Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle. This criterion may be waived if a disability prohibits the applicant from driving. In this case, please demonstrate how you would meet the mobility requirements of this post.

Ability to travel independently throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and UK. Able to work outside normal office hours required What youll do Support young people to identify their goals and develop personalised progression plans. Deliver employability and personal development programmes in group and one-to-one settings. Build partnerships with employers to secure valuable work experience opportunities. Help young people access education, training and employment pathways.

Monitor progress and provide ongoing encouragement and support throughout their journey Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas and contributions will be valued. You'll have the chance to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills, and make a real impact. Interested? If you think you meet the criteria, please click in the apply button below to upload your CV and complete a monitoring form.

We look forward to hearing from you! The post closes Monday 5th October at 12 Noon Include Youth is an equal opportunity employer. The aim of its policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of nationality, race, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief or political opinion, nor should they be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are neither justified nor relevant to the job This post is funded byUK Government and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust