Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Carrickfergus

Salary: See other information.

Hours: 6

Worktime: Evenings and weekends, to be confirmed.

Closing date: 10/02/2022

Employer: YMCA Carrickfergus

Business: Youth & Community Action

Address: 30-34 Irish Quarter West

Carrickfergus

Postcode: BT38 8AT

Telephone: 028 93355890

Email: gillian.courtney@carrickymca.org

Job Duties: To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post will undertake duties under the direction of the Programme Coordinator and, in their absence the Youth Worker, in line with organisational policies. Assist with the planning and implementation of programmes.Work towards a model of youth participation, ensuring that young people play an active role in the youth group.Communicate effectively and develop rapport with young people.Assist young people to express and realise their goals.Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.Provide information and support to young people.Implement the Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.Assist with administrative duties within the unit/project.Carry out such duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of the post.

Qualifications / Experience: Recognised youth work qualification (E.g. OCN level 2 & 3, OCN level 2 certificate) or a minimum of 2 years' part time or voluntary experience working with young people in a relevant context.Knowledge of good youth work practice.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with young people.Planning and organising skills.Group facilitation skills.Computer literate.Team player.Resilience and able to deal with the pressures of working with young people.Commitment to working within an equal opportunity framework.The YMCA works to a model of Christian Social Action and the post holder must be in agreement with the Aims and Purposes of the YMCA.

Application Method: Please complete an employer application form available via www.jobcentreonline.com to apply. Application forms to be returned to the employer (see employer details).

Other Information: Wage: £18,715 pro-rata per annum.