Youth Employment and Training Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Youth Worker to develop and deliver engaging programs for young people. This role focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment, promoting good relations, and enhancing the well-being of children and their carers. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, ensuring quality standards and confidentiality while supporting young people with additional needs. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and contributing to the strategic aims of the organization.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 5 working weeks

Mileage reimbursement at 40p per mile

Statutory Sick Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a supportive environment.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver drop-in sessions and structured workshops.
• Support young people individually and in groups, ensuring quality standards.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including risk assessments.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Program Development

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Relevant Qualification in Youth Work

Training in Safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: Youth Worker

Purpose & Objectives: Develop and deliver drop-in sessions, diversionary programmes, and activities to young people as part of a PEACEPLUS Project. Contribute to the strategic aims of enhancing the well-being of carers and children.

Location: Various Locations (considering home working or Strabane/L'Derry)

Salary: £28,000

Hours of Work: Hours per week, may include evenings and weekends

Duration: Fixed term until October 2026, subject to funding

Probationary Period: 9 months

Annual Leave: 5 working weeks, excluding bank holidays

Travel: Mileage at 40p per mile

Sickness Scheme: Statutory Sick Scheme

Access NI: Criminal records check required

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Provide a welcoming, safe, supportive, environment for young people.
2. Organise and deliver drop-in sessions, programmes, and activities.
3. Work on structured workshops, liaising with referral agents and supporting young people with additional needs.
4. Establish training programmes promoting good relations and peacebuilding.
5. Support young people individually and in groups, ensuring quality standards.
6. Provide confidential advice and assistance.
7. Assist in establishing a Steering Group for hard-to-reach young people.
8. Ensure educational materials and resources are available and well-maintained.
9. Maintain health and safety standards, including risk assessments.
10. Develop support packages and establish referral processes.
11. Create promotional materials and evaluation methods.
12. Support volunteers and seasonal staff, maintaining appropriate ratios.
13. Build relationships with supporting organizations.
14. Perform administrative tasks and record keeping.
15. Deliver presentations and speak at events.
16. Develop briefings, leaflets, and awareness programmes.
17. Respond to inquiries from parents, carers, and stakeholders.
18. Monitor and report on activities and outcomes.
19. Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding policies.
20. Participate in staff meetings and training.
21. Support fundraising initiatives and contribute to organizational strategy.
22. Perform other duties aligned with organizational goals.

Relationship with the Organization

1. Support colleagues and contribute to team workload.
2. Participate in staff development and adhere to health and safety policies.
3. Promote equality and diversity, respecting the dignity of all.
4. Follow recording and monitoring procedures.