Cancer Fund for Children provides informal emotional, social and therapeutic support to children, young people and families impacted by cancer.
As a Youth Engagement Worker, this role will be based in Belfast with a regional remit and will ensure the ongoing development and delivery of young people's engagement and participation in our services. The aim of this role is to ensure the voices of young people are at the heart of our organisation.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver recruitment, training, and an ongoing programme of activity for the Youth Engagement Groups
* Plan and carry out recruitment, training and ongoing programme of activity for the Young Ambassadors
* Support children and young people to actively campaign on issues that are important to them
* Support Cancer Fund for Children in actively engaging with ongoing consultations and public campaigns
* Work alongside Youth Engagement Team members and wider staff team to ensure children and young people across our service have opportunities to have their voice heard and are given the opportunity to reflect on the support we offer to the,
Qualifications
* 3rd Level Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work, Health Care, Youth and Community work or therapist or at least 3 years relevant paid experience in a similar role.
Required Skills
* Knowledge and experience of participatory practice with children and young people.
* A working knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
* At least 3 years’ experience of delivering direct services to children/young people and their families.
* Proven experience and knowledge of using creative and needs-led methods of engagement with children and young people.
* Knowledge of child protection legislation and procedures.
* Experience of working within set budgets.
* Experience of working with young people in groups.
* Experience of organising groupwork sessions and events.
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