Centre Based Youth Worker 1 (Local Team)

Education Authority; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional youth service organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Centre Based Youth Worker to effectively manage a youth centre and deliver impactful programs for young people. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in youth work, experience in the field, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include supporting youth engagement through diverse activities and collaborating with other agencies. This position emphasizes a commitment to equality and fostering positive relationships with the local youth community.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Youth Worker.
• Access to a vehicle or alternative transport for mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage Youth Centre and ensure its effective use.
• Develop and implement activities based on needs assessment.
• Support youth groups and engage in outreach programs.

Skills

Effective relationship building with young people

Communication and interpersonal skills

Financial management experience

Developing local assessments of need

Education

Qualified Youth Worker per JNC Report

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Centre Based Youth Worker

Reports to: Senior Youth Worker or Designated Youth Worker

Responsibilities: The Centre Based Youth Worker 1 will manage the Youth Centre and maximise its use by young people in line with EA policies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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 project.
• In 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 activities.
• Be responsible to the line manager for all management, administration and financial matters relevant to the Area Project.
• Engage in appropriate fundraising related directly to the approved programme.
• Provide 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 area.
• Ensure the induction, motivation, development, training, deployment and discipline of part‑time/project staff and volunteers within the area project.

Working with Agencies

• Work with relevant agencies to develop services within the designated area.

Leading Project Development and Implementation

• In line with agreed priorities design and implement specific curriculum‑related projects within the designated area.

Management Responsibility for Staff

• Supervise appropriate staff, including the management and allocation of duties.

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

• Qualifications: Qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers, Paragraph 5.
• Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience as a Youth Worker.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of information technology systems including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Transport: Access to a suitable vehicle or alternative transport that enables mobility requirements of the post.
• Knowledge: NI Youth Work Curriculum; risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people; Department of Education Child Protection regulations.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; practical experience of financial management processes; proven skills in developing local assessments of need and evaluating impact.
• Values: Evidence of commitment to equality, excellence in service delivery and alignment with EA’s ethos and values.

Disclosure of Criminal Background

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. You will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage.

Equal Opportunities

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.