JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Nominated Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The development and delivery of the agreed programme, the management of appropriate staff/volunteers 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 workers that have operational responsibility for a local youth club/project. The post holder will be line managed by the Management Committee providing strategic leadership and operational guidance. The post may involve the development of youth work across a range of settings.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To identify, prioritise and deliver a programme of youth work activities based on need in the designated area, related to the ‘Model for Effective Practice’.
* To provide leadership and support for a team of part-time workers and volunteers within the project.
* Ensure that young people play an active role in the project and work towards a model of youth participation.
* Develop and maintain relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
* Provide information and support to young people to assist them to express and realise their goals and to work effectively in groups.
* Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
* Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.
* Monitor and evaluate the quality of youth work activities, supporting young people in the evaluation of the activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
* Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge and in taking action to address key issues in their lives.
* Implement the Management Committee’s Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
* Be responsible for administration within the project, including financial matters, effective record keeping and ensuring that the administrative requirements are met.
* As appropriate be involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of paid staff and volunteers.
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.
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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* EA Youth Service Youth Support Worker qualification; OR OCN level 3 Introduction to Youth Work and Programme Development (or equivalent or higher).
* A minimum of six months experience working as an Assistant Youth Support Worker (or equivalent or higher) in a youth work setting.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems including Microsoft packages, Word and Outlook.
* Willingness to undertake job related training as and when required.
INTERVIEW CRITERIA
* Demonstrable knowledge of the following: NI Youth Work Curriculum, Risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people, Department of Education Child Protection regulations.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people, Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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