Youth Work Quality Assurance Field Officer

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Lisburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a qualified Youth Worker to lead on the delivery and evaluation of youth work within the designated area. The role requires a minimum of three years post-qualifying experience, plus a proven ability to implement a Quality Assurance framework and to work across diverse youth work settings.

You will prepare monitoring schedules, collect evidence, and contribute to safeguarding and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers, Paragraph 5.
• Minimum of three years’ post qualifying experience developing Youth Work.
• Minimum of three years’ experience developing and implementing a quality assurance framework.
• Demonstrable experience across youth work settings.
• Proficient with information technology and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a schedule of monitoring visits to community and voluntary sector within the designated area.
• Ensure relevant information is available pre and post monitoring visit to sector management committees.
• Prepare a schedule of moderation visits within the designated area.
• Ensure relevant information is available pre and post moderation visit to sector management committees.
• Complete written records and summary reports on monitoring and moderation in EA reporting systems.
• Complete a quarterly report on safeguarding quality within the sector.
• Complete a quarterly report on monitoring outcomes, highlighting risks and good practice.
• Support officers in completing reports for external funders (e.g., Executive Office, SEUPB).
• Collaborate with colleagues in Strategic Services and Planning Unit for coherent approaches.

Skills

Youth Work Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Evaluation & Impact

Education

Qualified Youth Worker (JNC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a qualified Youth Worker to lead on the delivery and evaluation of youth work within the designated area. The role requires a minimum of three years post-qualifying experience, plus a proven ability to implement a Quality Assurance framework and to work across diverse youth work settings.

You will prepare monitoring schedules, collect evidence, and contribute to safeguarding and reporting processes.