Youth Development Worker

Youth Development Worker - Project funded by BBC Children In Need until Jan 2019. Salary: £23,032 + Pension 1% employer and 1% worker contributions Post may be continued subject to securing further 3 year funding.

Summary of post:

To oversee phase 2 of Lurgan YMCA’s unique ‘Youth Development Programme’ to disadvantaged and ‘at risk’ young people in the local area. The role involves developing and delivering mainstream and adventure activities to our target groups including a dedicated youth programme for young people with learning disabilities programme (‘YES’ Programme)

To create, deliver and evaluate developmental youth programmes to meet pre-set outcomes that will make a positive difference to the personal and social development of our disadvantaged target groups. Specifically within the following four areas:

• Adventure education – developing and delivering adventure to all our target groups.
• Learning and creativity – using experiential and creative methodologies of learning.
• Programme development with young people with disabilities – mainly learning disabilities.
• Mainstream youth provision development – both centre and outdoor based.

For application forms, job information (including job description and person specification) and further information, please contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or Telephone 028 38321025

Applicants should have the appropriate qualifications and related experience in youth work as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification

Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th January 2018 at 4pm with interviews planned for 31st Jan 2018

This post is a regulated position and the successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Access Ni Vetting certificate prior to taking up post.

YMCA Lurgan is an Equal Opportunities Employer