The Senior Youth Work will be a member of NICRAS staff team and will assist with the development, co-ordination and implementation of a programme designed to engage young people aged 5 – 18 of the refugees and asylum seekers community in Belfast.
MAIN DUTIES
Programme
√ To co-ordinate the CYP programme and oversee the delivery of a youth drop-in facility, implement/embed the core project aims of Personal Development, Mentoring, Essential Life & Employment Skills and Activity Based Learning
√ To develop and implement the use of appropriate reporting and data collection mechanisms
√ To ensure timely delivery of all reports and administration
√ To be responsible for the delivery and/or oversight of training and programme delivery to the cohort of children and young people
√ To recruit children and young people for the programme through NICRAS children and young people database
√ To recruit, manage and supervise volunteers for the CYP programme
√ To develop an Annual Action Plan for the programme
√ To ensure the active participation of CYP in the agreed programme
√ To work intensively with young people involved in the programme to initiate, develop and complete individualised/person centred action plans to encourage positive changes for participants
√ Ensure a standardisation of approach to delivering mentoring support to children and young people on the programme
√ To oversee in the recruitment, support and intensive working with children and young people enrolled in the programme
√ To seek out and provide opportunities for community placements for young people
√ To liaise with other key agencies/stakeholders to build a network of support for young people and provide relevant information and signposting, where appropriate
√ To monitor and evaluate the project to ensure that the services offered meet the needs of children and young people.
√ Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development
√ To work directly with young people to develop their social, emotional, health and well-being through various programmes and activities.
Administration
√ To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date records
√ To ensure that all necessary information is recorded and stored appropriately with respect to confidentiality
√ To supervise appropriate staff, including the management and allocation of duties within the centre and within the designated area of benefit
√ To provide leadership and support for the part-time workers and volunteers within the programme
General
√ To work as a member of NICRAS team and to engage in activities which promote and develop the CYP programme
√ To attend training courses, strategic meetings and conferences as required
√ To liaise with other relevant organisations to ensure breadth of opportunity for the young people on the programme
√ Work in partnership with the wider community and with other agencies to deliver effective services as part of a multi-agency approach.
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√ To carry out such duties as may reasonably be required of the post holder
√ To promote the programme as appropriate
√ Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with young people
√ The referral of young people to relevant services based on identified need
Closing Date
1:00pm
Contact Details
Justin Kouame
143a
143a, University Street
Belfast
BT7 1HP
United Kingdom
Files
senior_youth_worker.pdf application_form_34.pdf equal_opportunities_questionnaire_3_1.docx
