Job description
To assist the Youth Programme Co-ordinator in the co-ordination, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Culmore Youth Engagement programme. The CYE programme will provide local children and young people aged 7 to 17yrs with the opportunity to benefit from mental and physical well-being support, a Youth Forum that will provide a safe space to have their say on decisions and services that affect them, environmental and climate awareness and action, volunteering & life skills development opportunities, cultural and social activities, and community festival engagement. The Homework Club Worker will support the daily running of the Culmore Hub Homework Club, providing a safe, calm, and structured environment for primary school pupils P1 to P7 to complete homework and participate in quiet enrichment activities.
Responsibilities
* To work directly with children and young people to develop their social education by providing activities and support through the Culmore Youth Engagement programme.
* Ensuring that children and young people play an active role in the Culmore Youth Engagement and are actively engaged in shaping the programme.
* Engage where appropriate in outreach youth work programmes.
* Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with children and young people.
* Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
* Provide a warm, welcoming environment for children attending the Homework Club
* Supervise children as they complete their assigned homework.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Either: EA endorsed, Youth Support Worker Qualification; OR OCN Level 2 Youth Support Work and level 3 Programme Development; OR An equivalent youth work qualification AND One year’s experience of working in a youth work setting in a paid
* Experience of delivering social education programmes and activities designed for children and young people.
* Experience of supporting children & young people to work effectively in groups and to express and realise their goals.
* Knowledge of the Youth Service Curriculum.
* Ability to design and deliver programmes of activities for children and young people, based on need and the NI youth work curriculum.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and Safeguarding best practice and how these relate to children and young people and staff.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of partnership working with schools, families, or community organisations.
* IT skills for recording sessions, reporting, and communication.
* Experience of monitoring and evaluating youth programmes.
Application Information
For an application pack please contact una@culmorehub.org