Evening Youth Support Worker — Part-Time

Education Authority; Antrim; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Authority in Antrim is seeking an Assistant Youth Support Worker (Part-Time, 5 posts) to support the delivery of youth programmes in Portrush Youth Centre evenings. You will work under a Worker in Charge to engage young people, support activity planning, and promote safeguarding and community links.

Responsibilities include implementing the unit's policies, encouraging youth participation, and providing information and support to young people, with a focus on equality and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake job related training as and when required.
• An awareness of the issues affecting young people health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Child Protection.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values.
• Experience of working in a youth work setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of programmes under the Model for Effective Practice.
• Ensure young people play an active role in the youth group and work towards youth participation.
• Communicate effectively and build rapport with young people.
• Assist in developing relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
• Assist young people to express and realise their goals.
• Implement the unit’s Child Protection Policy and safeguard welfare.

Job description

Education Authority in Antrim is seeking an Assistant Youth Support Worker (Part-Time, 5 posts) to support the delivery of youth programmes in Portrush Youth Centre evenings. You will work under a Worker in Charge to engage young people, support activity planning, and promote safeguarding and community links.

Responsibilities include implementing the unit's policies, encouraging youth participation, and providing information and support to young people, with a focus on equality and wellbeing.