To improve the quality of life for children and young people in the Upper Andersonstown area through encouraging them to engage and participate in programmes and activities which will equip them with the skills to deal with everyday life.
- Work in conjunction with the youth network and youth team in the design, development, implementation and delivery of generic youth services aimed at young people in the Andersonstown Area.
- To work in conjunction with the Youth Manager and other key workers to plan, evaluate and develop specific programmes of activities at an appropriate level to meet the needs of all the children, with emphasis on child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and respect for cultural diversity.
- To assist the development of programmes that tackle low confidence and self-esteem.
- To promote the youth volunteer programme in relation to training needs and personal development programme for volunteers.
- To assist young people who currently do not access services and work with them to identify needs.
- To development sports programmes and activities that will motivate and inspire young people.
- To design and deliver sports activities that promote health and wellbeing among young people promoting inclusiveness and positive community relations.
- To promote youth participation through sports activities that promote and support better health and well-being.
- To assist in accessing and signposting information on policies, strategies and initiatives that affect children and young people.
- To assist in implementing a Centre based training which will meet the social, emotional, and development needs of children and young people from the area.
- To assist in developing diversionary programmes, including evenings and weekends that will provide alternatives to anti-social behavior.
- To implement innovative programmes to support multi cultural, diverse and inclusive programmes.
- To work with relevant voluntary, statutory and community organizations to access quality provision for young people at local level.
- To assist in ensuring children and young people with learning difficulties have adequate support to express their needs and provide an inclusive programme of activities designed to meet those needs.
- Any other duties as may be reasonable requested by Upper Andersonstown Community Forum.
Closing Date
Tuesday / 01 July 2025
1:00pm
1:00pm
Contact Details
Sarah Meehan
Tullymore Community Centre
37a Tullymore Gardens
Belfast
BT11 8NE
United Kingdom
s.mccabe@uacf.ie
Files
youth job description 2025.docx Application form 2024.rtfFunded by the Education Authority
