Youth Support Worker

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to youth development is seeking a Youth Worker in Belfast. The role involves designing, planning, and delivering youth work programmes for young people who are not in education, employment, or training. Candidates will work closely with the Senior Youth Worker to implement the programme effectively and meet delivery targets. Position offers flexible working hours with a potential for additional hours based on availability. Salary ranges from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour based on age and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or related fields.
• Ability to work with young people not in education, employment, or training.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement youth work programmes.
• Collaborate with Senior Youth Worker and partners.
• Ensure milestones and delivery targets are met.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: YOUTH LINK NIThe project will deliver three clear outcomes: Youth work, Good Relations, and Citizenship. The role involves being actively engaged in the design, planning, and delivery of youth work programmes for young people who are not in education, employment, or training. The post holder will work within the respective Partner Organisation to ensure that the programme’s aims, objectives, and outcomes are successfully achieved. In addition, they will work closely with the Senior Youth Worker in all aspects of the group programme and contribute to the strategic goals of Youth Link.Unsociable hours may be required such as evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• To implement the areas of work agreed by senior youth worker and in keeping with the Project’s overall vision and operational plan.
• To work closely with the Senior Youth Worker on the design, implementation and delivery of the group programme.
• To liaise with and work in partnership with the other group programme workers and volunteers.
• To ensure regular feedback and reporting through the Senior Youth Worker to the Project Co-Ordinator.
• To engage in the design planning and delivery of the group programme for young people not in education, employment or training.
• To ensure that the agreed milestones and delivery targets are met so that having the implementation plan is effective.
• To process any admin and funding requirements.
• To work within the ethos of the partner organisations sympathetic to the core values that underpin their commitment to excellence in youth work and the promotion of equity, diversity and interdependence.
• To maintain sufficient records, reports and recordings on the group programme and to participate in regular reflection / supervision meetings with the Project Co-Ordinator.
• To participate on a one to one and group basis periodic reflection / mentoring sessions with programme participants and support workers and volunteers.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate and agreed by Line Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• All training will be provided.
• Previous experience on the listed areas within the job description / job responsibilities.

Further Information

The Employer is: YOUTH LINK NIJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1749103 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 04/12/2025 Closing date 14/01/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer