Youth Support Worker - Finaghy Youth Resource Centre - 2 Posts
Youth Support Worker - Finaghy Youth Resource Centre - 2 Posts
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Youth Support WorkerinCharge
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The delivery of key aspects of the unit programme the management of appropriate staff/volunteers and the implementation of the Education Authority policies.
JOB PURPOSE:
To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake key duties under the direction of a WorkerinCharge.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities related to the Model for Effective Practice.
- Ensuring that young people play an active role in the youth group and work towards a model of youth participation.
- Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with young people.
- Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
- Assist young people to express and realise their goals.
- Enable young people to work effectively in groups.
- Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
- Provide information and support to young people.
- Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.
- Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
- Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge and in taking action to address key issues in their lives.
- Implement the units Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
- Carry out administrative duties within the unit under the direction of the Line Manager.
Other duties
- To carry out such duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager within the level of the post.
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. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. 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.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. 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.
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined 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 on how you meet any desirable criteria.
Section 1 Essential Criteria
The following are essential criteria 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.
EA Youth Service Youth Support Worker qualification
OR
OCN level 2 Introduction to Youth Work (or equivalent or higher)
Shortlisting by Application Form
A minimum of six months experience (paid or unpaid) of working in a youth work setting.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Shortlisting by Application Form
Section 2 Essential Criteria
The following areadditional essential criteriawhich will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line withEAs Game Changing People Model.
Demonstrable knowledge of the following:
NI Youth Work Curriculum
Department of Education Child Protection regulations
Issues affecting young people particularly in relation to their health and wellbeing
Interview
Abilities
In line withEAs Game Changing People Modelwe will look for evidence of:
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people
Interview
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EAs ethos and values. You will find information about our Valueshere.
Interview
Our Values
Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.
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 appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the preemployment stage.
Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.
To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority clickhere
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
