Area Youth Worker 1 Ards Rural Project
Area Youth Worker 1 Ards Rural Project
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JOB TITLE:
REPORTS TO:
Senior Youth Worker or Designated Youth Worker
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Occasional/shared responsibility for parttime /project staff
The Area Youth Worker 1 will have responsibility for the management of youth work programmes across the designated area in line with EA policies.
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 intercommunity activities.
- Be responsible to the line manager for all management administration and financial matters relevant to the Area Project.
- Engage in appropriate fund raising 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 parttime/project staff and volunteers within the area project.
Working with agencies to develop services across the community
- Work with relevant agencies to develop services within the designated area.
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.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 the postholder is expected to promote good relations equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post click here.
- You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
- You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
- The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
- Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
- Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
- In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.
The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
- Be a qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers Paragraph 5
Shortlisting by Application Form
- Have a minimum of one years experience as a Youth Worker
- (REQUIREMENT FOR REGIONAL POSTS ONLY) Experience of leading practice that improves the specialism outlined in the job title.
Shortlisting by Application Form
- Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems including Microsoft packages Word and Outlook.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner;
Provide sufficient information to satisfy the employer that you have access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner.
Shortlisting by Application Form
The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EAs Game Changing People Model.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the following:
- NI Youth Work Curriculum.
- Risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people.
- Department of Education Child Protection regulations.
In line with EAs Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Practical experience of financial management processes
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EAs Values. You will find information about our Values hereon our website: 3 DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Shortlisting by Application Form
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.
Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.
Employment Type
Contract
