Area Youth Worker 1 (Local Team) - Causeway Coast & Glens in Coleraine

The Area Youth Worker 1 will have responsibility for the management of youth work programmes across the designated area, in line with EA policies.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing & Developing a Range of Services within the Designated Area.
• Work directly with young people by assessing their needs and providing an agreed programme of activities designed to meet those needs, in line with the Youth Service Curriculum for Northern Ireland.
• Develop an individual Annual Action Plan and actively contribute to the Area Plan and the overall strategic plan for the Youth Service.
• Ensure the active participation of young people in the youth work programmes and in the management of the area project.
• In consultation with the Advisory Committee and line manager ensure that objectives are achieved through implementation, monitoring and self-evaluation of agreed work programmes.
• Establish contact with, listen to, befriend, advise, support and act as an advocate for young people.
• Encourage and participate in the residential and outdoor education elements of the programme.
• Promote and develop inter-community activities.
• Be responsible to the line manager for all management, administration and financial matters relevant to the Area Project.
• Engage in appropriate fundraising related directly to the approved programme.
• Provide support to youth groups and relevant organisations within the designated area.
• Engage where appropriate in outreach or detached youth work programmes within the designated area.
• Developing Staff and Facilities within the Designated Area.
• Work with staff and volunteers to develop, implement, manage and evaluate programmes of activities, services and facilities in line with the agreed priorities for the area.
• Ensure the induction, motivation, development, training, deployment and discipline of part-time/project staff and volunteers within the area project.
• Working with agencies to develop services across the community.
• Leading Project Development and Implementation within the Designated Area.
• In line with agreed priorities design and implement specific curriculum related projects within the designated area.
• Management Responsibility for Staff within the Designated Area.
• Supervise appropriate staff, including the management and allocation of duties.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

• Be a qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers.
• Have a minimum of one year’s experience as a Youth Worker.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems including Microsoft packages, Word and Outlook.
• Access to a suitable vehicle or alternative form of transport to carry out the mobility requirements of the post.

Additional Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of the NI Youth Work Curriculum.
• Risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people.
• Department of Education Child Protection regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people.
• Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practical experience of financial management processes.

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.

Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.