Children and Young People Participation Worker

Southern Health and Social Services Board

Lurgan H&SS Centre- 100 Sloan Street- Lurgan BT66 8NT

16 Dec 2005

Seána Talbot

Human.Resources@cbct.n-i.nhs.uk

028 3741 0041 ext 4675

The Children and Young People Participation Worker will be responsible for supporting and facilitating the meaningful involvement of children and young people in the development of the family Support Project.

The successful applicant will bring a creative and fun approach to the task of promoting and extending the influence and participation of children and young people in the project planning anddecision making processes.

The proposed family support project aims to bring about lasting improvement in the lives of children and young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged, through both providing a range of additional services and enhancing existing services. The project will be based in the Lurgan and Brownlow area, and in addition, will coordinate new services for children and young people from black and minority ethnic communities throughout the Southern area.

Essential criteria:

• Hold a relevant University Degree / Diploma or relevant professional qualification eg Dip SW, Youth and Community, Community Development, Social Policy, Education, Health plus two years' experience of working with children and young people, Or
  Have five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language at Grade C or above plus
  four years' experience working with children and young people, Or
  Have five years' experience working with children and young people
  
• Have experience of organising and facilitating groups
• Hold a full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable criteria:

• Have previous community development experience
• Have previous experience of youth participation work

Applicants should note that the minimum criteria may be increased at shortlisting. For an application form and further details visit www.cbct.n-i.nhs.uk or contact us at:

Human Resources Department, Lurgan H&SS Centre, 100 Sloan Street, Lurgan BT66 8NT.
028 3832 5279 or Human.Resources@cbct.n-i.nhs.uk

For an informal discussion about the above post please contact Seána Talbot, Planning and Performance Manager, Southern Health and Social Services Board. 028 3741 0041 (ext 4675).

Closing date is 4.00pm on Friday 16 December 2005.

Please quote reference number C605/51.