Youth Support Worker-in-Charge - Donaghadee Youth Centre

JOB PURPOSE

To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for workers that have operational responsibility for a local youth club / project. The post holder will be line managed by the Management Committee providing strategic leadership and operational guidance. The post may involve the development of youth work across a range of settings.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To identify, prioritise and deliver a programme of youth work activities based on need in the designated area, related to the ‘Model for Effective Practice’.
• To provide leadership and support for a team of part-time workers and volunteers within the project.
• Ensure that young people play an active role in the project and work towards a model of youth participation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
• Provide information and support to young people to assist them to express and realise their goals and to work effectively in groups.
• Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
• Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.
• 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.
• Support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge and in taking action to address key issues in their lives.
• Implement the Management Committee’s Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
• Be responsible for administration within the project, including financial matters, effective record keeping and ensuring that the administrative requirements are met.
• As appropriate be involved in the recruitment, selection and induction of paid staff and volunteers.