PAKT Child and Family Intern
Location
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
To work alongside the PAKT Programme Coordinator, part-time staff and volunteers in facilitating children’s after school clubs and contributing to the provision of family and parent/carer activities. The PAKT programme operates from community facilities in Glenfield and Woodburn as well as the main Carrickfergus YMCA building at Irish Quarter West..
Responsibilities
- Assist the PAKT staff team to plan, prepare, organise and deliver a wide variety of activities for children aged 5-11.
- Supervise activities and ensure a safe, sociable environment for children and families to attend.
- Support the social and emotional development of programme participants through interaction and engagement.
- Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
- Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
- Provide support to parents and carers and encourage active participation in family and parent activities.
- Assist with administrative duties.
- Implement the YMCA's Child Protection policy and work with children and their parents/carers to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
- Ensure high standards are maintained in relation to health and safety and hygiene.
- Undertake compulsory induction training and participate in appropriate training to develop new skills (e.g. accredited training in youth work/food hygiene/first aid).
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with young people.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Resilience and ability to deal with the pressures of working with young people.
- Commitment to working within an equal opportunity framework.
- Ability to work in agreement with the aims and objectives of Carrickfergus YMCA.
Desirable Skills
- Previous paid or voluntary experience of working with children or young people would be desirable but is not essential.
- This post will involve 'regulated activity' under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 therefore the post holder will be subject to an ACCESS NI check.
Further Information
The Employer is: CARRICKFERGUS YMCA
Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Wage: 16/17yrs £5.28, 18/20yrs £7.49, 21/22yrs £10.18, 23/24yrs £10.42 per hour
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.
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