Peer Educators

Opportunity Youth

04 Aug 2006

Elaine Kelly

Opportunity Youth is recruiting for a number of Peer Educators.

Pay scale NJC, spine points 18-21 £15,675-£17,469

1. Applicants must have two years experience working with young people in an employed or voluntary capacity AND/OR
2. Accredited certificate in a discipline associated with youth work e.g. OCR Part-time Youth Work or OCN in Peer Education Level 3 or equivalent.

Opportunity Youth is committed to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of religious or political belief, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, dependents or age. In pursuit of Equal Opportunities we welcome applications from all sections of the community, especially from the male or Protestant community recognising their under representation in some sections of the workforce.

Applicants must also hold a current, full driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and be willing to work regionally. This criteria will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving, but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.

A waiting list may be drawn up from these interviews for any similar vacancies which may arise in the future within all Opportunity Youth bases in Belfast, Hydebank and Derry.

All posts are inclusive of evening work and occasional weekends.

Successful applicants may be required to be security cleared by Hydebank YOC to ensure services are available to those young people involved in the Positive Steps Through-care initiative within the centre.

Application forms are available by enclosing an SAE or by calling in person to: Human resources, NWBHSST, Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast, BT1 6DP

Interviews will be held on Friday 11th August 2006.