Community Relations & Youth Worker

REACT Ltd (Kilkeel)

08 Aug 2008

Recruitment

reactoffice@aol.com

The Postholder will:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic Action Plan to meet the aims, objectives and output targets in relation to the Community Relations element of Department of Education funding.
• Enable young people to explore identity, diversity, and how to share the future of Northern Ireland
• Coordinate, plan and implement youth activities, with an emphasis placed on accreditation of such courses where possible, which will include weekend working and occasional residential.
• Develop and maintain a Drop In provision, which will form an integral part of the proposed area plan.
• Recruit volunteer staff to assist with the delivery of the project
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Provide regular progress reports to the line manager and the Department of Education.

Essential:

• OCR/OCN Level 2 Youth Work.
• Experience of developing Community Relations.
• Be prepared to undertake training in Community Relations.
• Ability to meet targets/deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative while working as part of a team.
• Strong I.T. Skills (MS Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, E-mail etc.)
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

To apply submit CV to reactoffice@aol.com before closing date.