Youth Worker Trainee

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

Job summary

A community-focused youth organization is seeking a Youth Worker in Glengormley to deliver and manage various youth work programmes. Successful candidates will receive full training and must possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to engage with young people. A driving license and access to transportation are also required. This temporary position offers flexible working hours with a pay rate ranging from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour depending on age and experience.

Qualifications

• No prior youth work experience necessary as full training will be provided.
• A full current driving license and access to transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of high-quality youth work programmes.
• Working with agencies to develop services.
• Supporting project development and implementation.
• Team management responsibility for volunteers.

Skills

Excellent presentation/verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

Demonstrable knowledge of NI Youth Work Curriculum

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Education

Level 2 in Youth Work

Minimum of 2 years' experience working with disengaged young people

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: THE BYTES PROJECT ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY.Enabling Bytes to successfully deliver projects that promote the personal, educational, creative, and social development of young people, using creative ICT, assisting them to reach their full potential. This will be in line with the NI Youth Work Curriculum.A full current driving licence and access to a form of transport that will enable the postholder to meet the travel requirements of the Job. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Check with Access NI.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of high-quality youth work programmes.
• Working with agencies to develop services.
• Supporting project development and implementation.
• Team management responsibility for volunteers.

Skills and Qualifications

• No prior youth work experience necessary as full training and will be provided.
• Excellent presentation/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
• Commitment to the aims and values of Bytes, including the principles that drive the values and behaviours of staff in Bytes.
• A full current driving licence and access to a form of transport that will enable the postholder to meet the travel requirements of the Job.
• Level 2 in Youth Work, or able to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience working with disengaged young people.
• Experience of design and delivery of youth work projects across a range of settings.
• Demonstrable knowledge of NI Youth Work Curriculum and Department of Education Child Protection regulations.
• Working knowledge of information technology systems to include the following Microsoft Office packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Further Information

The Employer is: THE BYTES PROJECT ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEYJobStart 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 1750896 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Co Antrim Location Ballyclare/Glengormley 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 19/12/2025 Closing date 29/01/2026 Worktime Variable hours (including evenings and weekends)

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