Centre Based Youth Worker 2 (Local Team)

Education Authority; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational body in Northern Ireland seeks a Centre Based Youth Worker 2 to manage the Youth Centre effectively. The successful candidate will oversee youth programs, manage staff, and engage with young people, ensuring their needs are met. This role demands a qualified youth worker with experience in managing youth projects and staff, along with strong communication and financial skills. Opportunities for professional development and community impact are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience managing a Youth Centre or Youth Project.
• Minimum of one year’s experience managing youth work staff.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the NI Youth Work Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Manage youth work initiatives and activities at the Centre.
• Develop and implement an Annual Action Plan.
• Supervise staff and volunteers for youth activities.

Skills

Qualified Youth Worker

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

Youth Work Qualification per JNC Report

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Centre Based Youth Worker 2 – responsible for the management of the Youth Centre and for maximising the use of the Centre by young people for agreed purposes, in line with Education Authority policies. This will include the development of youth work initiatives with young people and other agencies in a designated area.

JOB TITLE

Centre Based Youth Worker 2

REPORTS TO

Senior Youth Worker or Designated Youth Worker

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Up to 3 FTE

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing & Developing a Range of Services at Unit Level and within the Designated Area

• 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 the overall strategic plan for the Youth Service.
• Ensure the active participation of young people in the youth work programmes within the designated area and in the management of the centre.
• In consultation with the Youth Centre Management Committee/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 Youth Centre and area project.
• Engage in appropriate fund raising 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 at Unit Level and 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 centre and as required within the designated area.
• Ensure the induction, motivation, development, training, deployment and discipline of Youth Centre staff and as required within the designated area (paid and voluntary).

Working with Agencies to Develop Services within the Designated Area

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

Leading Project Development and Implementation within the Designated Area

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

Management Responsibility for Staff at Unit Level and within the Designated Area

• Supervise appropriate staff, including the management and allocation of duties within the centre and within the designated area.

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

• Qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers, Paragraph 5.
• Have a minimum of one year’s post‑qualifying experience managing a Youth Centre or Youth Project.
• Have a minimum of one year’s experience managing youth work staff.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems to include Microsoft Office packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Evidence of skills in designing, delivering and evaluating youth work training.
• Access to an appropriate vehicle (or alternative transport) to carry out the mobility requirements of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Interview)

• Demonstrable knowledge of the 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practical experience of financial management processes.
• Skills in developing local assessments of need and evaluating impact.
• Evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery.

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