Youth Support Worker

JobStart Scheme; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization located in Kilkeel is seeking a Youth Support Worker to assist in delivering youth programmes to meet young people's needs. This role requires you to work closely under the guidance of senior staff and to engage effectively with young people. The job involves a variety of responsibilities, including performing necessary training and adhering to Child Protection regulations. The position offers flexible hours up to 25 per week, making it suitable for individuals on working age benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of Child Protection regulations.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to connect with young people and understand their needs.

Responsibilities

• Work under instruction from the Youth Support Worker in Charge.
• Support qualified Youth Support Workers with the delivery of youth programmes.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection regulations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Ability to connect with young people

Ability to work well within a staff team

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: KINGDOM YOUTH CLUBAs a Youth Support Worker you will work under instruction from the Youth Support Worker in Charge and other qualified Youth Support Workers. You will be working directly with young people by assessing their needs and providing an agreed upon programme of activities designed to meet those needs, in line with the Youth Service Curriculum for Northern Ireland. You will be working towards objectives set out by the Youth Worker in Charge, ensuring all outcomes are achieved through implementation, monitoring and self-evaluation of agreed work programmes.This post will include midweek and weekend shifts.Kingdom Youth Club has been a core provider of youth services in the Mournes for over 25 years with experience of working effectively to meet the needs of young people from varied backgrounds, SEND young people are an important part of KYC. KYC has over 400 members, opens all year round and includes rural and urban areas of multiple deprivation. KYC is open every day, including project work and drop in and provides a range of targeted youth programmes. Young people are at the heart of KYC, they have input into the programmes and lead social action projects and events. KYC provides a fun, social experience in a safe, friendly youth led setting offering accredited courses, informal learning opportunities and diversionary activities to keep young people from anti-social behaviour through participation in affordable, enjoyable, activities chosen by the young people.

Responsibilities

• To work under instruction from the Youth Support Worker in Charge & other qualified Youth support Workers.
• Undertake training as provided.
• Undertake ACCESS NI certification.
• To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.
• To support the qualified Youth Support Workers with the delivery of youth programmes to actively protect, uphold, foster and promote the basic aims and objectives of the Centre for young people as set out in the Centre’s Constitution.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of Child Protection regulations.
• Knowledge of people management issues.
• Knowledge of financial codes of conduct.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to connect with young people & understand their needs.
• Ability to work well within a staff team.
• Ability to remain focused in stressful situations.
• To perform the role in accordance with the club’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to embed a Quality Assurance process.
• Traits displayed including an understanding of confidentiality, confidence and empathy.
• Someone who can remain objective while making decisions.
• Someone with the ability to use their own initiative.

Further Information

The Employer is: KINGDOM YOUTH CLUBJobStart 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 1748766 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Co Down Location Kilkeel Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 02/12/2025 Closing date 12/01/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 05 Dec 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 05 Dec 2025