Youth Support Worker

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To identify, prioritise and deliver a programme of youth work activities based on need in the designed area, related to the “Model for Effective Practice”

2. To work cooperatively, providing leadership and support, with a team of part time workers and volunteers within the Club.

3. Ensure that young people play an active role in the Club/project and work towards a model of youth participation.

4. Develop and maintain relationships with the wider community and external agencies.

5. Provide information and support to young people to assist them to express and realise their goals and to work effectively in groups.

6. Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.

7. Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.

8. Monitor and evaluate the quality of youth work activities, supporting young people in the evaluation of the activities and the impact of youth work on their development.

9. Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge behaviours, taking action to address key issues in their lives.

10. Implement the Management Committee’s Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.

11. Be responsible for administration within the Club, including financial matters, effective record keeping and ensuring that the administrative requirements of the Club are met.

12. As appropriate be involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff and volunteers.

13. To carry out such duties, as may be assigned by the Line manager, within the level of the post.

     

Other duties

1. To carry out such duties, as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of the post.

Qualifications and Experience

OCN in Youth Work or equivalent. Experience of working in a youth work setting is essential for all of the posts.  Applicants should be conversant with the model for effective practice and have recent experience of formal youth work procedures.