Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Derry / Londonderry

Salary: £11,097.50 per annum.

Hours: 18

Worktime: Must be flexible, times to be confirmed.

Closing date: 28/02/2022

Employer: Hillcrest Trust

Business: Community Centre

Address: 10 Trench Road

Derry

Postcode: BT47 3UB

Telephone: 028 71347515

Email: monitoring@hillcresttrust.com

Job Duties: To identify, prioritise and deliver a programme of youth work activities based on need in the designated area, related to the 'Model for Effective Practice'.To provide leadership and support for a team of part time workers and volunteers within the club/project.Ensure that young people play an active role in the project and work towards a model of youth participation.Develop and maintain relationships with the wider community and external agencies.Provide information and support to young people to assist them to express and realise their goals and to work effectively in groups.Monitor and evaluate the quality of youth work activities, supporting young people in the evaluation of the activities and the impact of youth work on their development. Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge them in taking action to address key issues in their lives.Implement the organisations Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy.

Qualifications / Experience: Northern Ireland Youth Service Youth Support Worker QualificationOrOCN Level 3 Introduction to Youth Work and Programme DevelopmentOrAn Equivalent Youth Work Qualification A minimum of one year's paid experience of working in a youth work setting.Essential Criteria:Knowledge of the needs of young people and personal development processes.Be conversant with the Model of Effective Practice.Experience of leading and facilitating developmental group work projects.

Application Method: To request an application pack, please email: monitoring@hillcresttrust.com

Other Information: Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on February 28th 2022.Temporary position - duration 1 year.