Area Youth Worker ; Specialism; PEACEPLUS - Ards & North Down

Position: Area Youth Worker 2 (Specialism) - PEACEPLUS - Ards & North Down
Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Down-Newtownards-Ards Arena Youth Resource Centre Contract Type :
Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 31st March 2029

Status :
Full-Time Hours per Week : 36 Hours Per Week Working Pattern : 10 Session per week - including 4 evenings as per JNC Terms & Conditions - occasional weekend work included.

Grade/Scale :
Area Youth Worker II | Professional Range Pts 20 - 23 |£38,016 - £41,023 per annum

Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) : 03rd November 2026

Additional Information:
The Area Youth Worker will provide strategic leadership, management and coordination of youth work programmes, working collaboratively with PEACEPLUS partners to deliver high-quality, cross-border mental health and wellbeing initiatives. The postholder will ensure effective programme delivery, achievement of agreed outcomes and compliance with Education Authority policies and procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Area Youth Worker 2 (Specialism) PEACEPLUS - Ards & North Down

REPORTS TO:

Senior Youth Worker or Designated Youth WorkerRESPONSIBLE FOR:
Line management responsibility for up to 3 FTE and/or substantial support to a range of groups.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Area Youth Worker 2 will have responsibility for the management of youth work programmes across the designated area, in line with EA policies. This will include the development of youth work initiatives with young people and other agencies in a designated area.

MAIN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing & Developing a Range of Services within the Designated Area:

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 Ireland.

Develop an individual Annual Action Plan and actively contribute to the Area Plan and the overall strategic plan for the Youth Service.

Ensure the active participation of young people in the youth work programmes and in the management of the area  consultation with the Advisory Committee and line manager ensure that objectives are achieved through implementation, monitoring and self evaluation of agreed work programmes.

Establish contact with, listen to, befriend, advise, support and act as an advocate for young people.

Encourage and participate in the residential and outdoor education elements of the programme.

Promote and develop inter-community  responsible to the line manager for all management, administration and financial matters relevant to the Area Project.

Engage in appropriate fund raising related directly to the approved programme.

Provide substantial support to youth groups and relevant organisations within the designated area.

Engage where appropriate in outreach or detached youth work programmes within the designated area.

Developing Staff and Facilities within the Designated Area:

Work with staff and volunteers to develop, implement, manage and evaluate programmes of activities, services and facilities in line with the agreed priorities for the designated area.

Ensure the induction, motivation, development, training, deployment and discipline of part-time/project staff and volunteers within the designated  responsible for the development of training and support for management committees, part-time staff and volunteers within the designated area.

Working with Agencies to Develop Services within the Designated Area:

Develop substantial links and partnerships with relevant agencies to develop services within the designated area.

Leading Project Development and Implementation within the Designated Area:

In line with agreed priorities design and implement specific curriculum…