Regional Development Youth Officer

Core Purpose of the Role:

To deliver direct youth work to LGBT young people in the N. Ireland region through youth leadership and group work programmes and through individual one to one support and key-working.

To work as part of the Gay & Lesbian Youth N.I. team to participate in events, training and community development activity.

Working in partnership with key local stakeholders, to be responsible for the development of our work with LGBT people, groups and networks in the N. Ireland region; including developing capacity through supporting volunteers.

Principal Responsibilities:

To plan and facilitate group programmes, projects and events for and with young people.

To deliver one to one opportunities for young people which focus on their learning and development.

To develop and facilitate educational group work for and with young people.

To support volunteers and sessional staff to undertake activities in N. Ireland.

To record and evaluate the work using the appropriate methods and contribute to funding applications and reports.

To maintain a working knowledge of our own and other organisation’s services in order to refer service users to the most appropriate opportunity.            

To raise the profile of LGBT work in the area by linking into networks and forums.

To support LGBT people to have a voice in the area.

To support local outreach programmes and educational group work in mainstream youth settings.

To understand and abide by the policies of the organisation including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, and Protection of Children and other vulnerable individuals.

To attend team meetings, supervision and other meetings as required.

To carry out such other duties as agreed with the Director.

To submit timesheets and comply with such other administrative arrangements as required.     

Essential Criteria

Education & Qualification:

 Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or relevant experience.

Experience, Knowledge and Expertise:

Experience of supporting and working with young people.

Good knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting LGBT young people.

Experience of working directly with LGBT young people.

Group work experience.

Desirable Criteria

Education & Qualification:

Degree in Youth Work or a similar discipline.

Experience, Knowledge and Expertise:

Knowledge of other support services for young people in the area.

Experience of involving young people in projects as peer leaders and consulting with young people.

Experience of working with carers and parents.

Experience of delivering workshops.

Experience of supporting volunteers. 

Driving license & access to own vehicle (This may be waived in certain circumstances where appropriate).