The Centre-Based Worker will have responsibility for the management and development of the youth programme by providing a multifaceted youth work provision with a key focus on generic and targeted youth work, maximising the use of both centres by young people for agreed purposes, in line with the organisation’s policies. The Centre-Based Worker will also promote the aims and objectives of Derry/Londonderry YMCA Ltd and work collaboratively with other youth work agencies in the Greater Waterside and Faughan area, and manage part-time youth work staff and a volunteer team. The implementation of the agreed specification and delivery of planned targets are set out by the Education Authority Youth Service for Core Youth Work provision, Drumahoe.
Responsibilities
* Managing and developing a range of services within the designated area
* Developing staff and facilities
* Working with agencies to develop services across the community
* Leading Project Development and Implementation
* Management Responsibility for Project Staff
* Other responsibilities as required
Skills and Qualifications
* Have completed, or working towards completion of a relevant degree, Youth Work, Community Work, Education, Social Work or can demonstrate an equivalent qualification
* Or have at least 3 years of experience in leading projects in Youth and/or Community Work sector and an OCN Level 3 certificate in Youth Work practice or equivalent, and committed to working towards Level 4 Community Youth Studies Certificate
* Experience in the design and delivery of Youth Work development programmes
* Experience in managing Youth Workers in a Youth Centre or Youth Project
Details
* Location: Drumahoe
* Salary: £29,395- £32,825 per annum
* Contract Type: Temporary
* Weekly hours: 36
* Worktime: Day time and evening work, to be confirmed
* Published date: 12/09/2025
* Closing date: 24/09/2025
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