Location
Belfast | United Kingdom
Job description
Employer Location: Antrim
Phone Number: 02890232020
Email: [email protected]
Job description
Volunteer Now are seeking to recruit an Assistant Youth Worker to support and deliver our Heroes program funded through the Special EU Programs Body
To Facilitate programs and activities for young people with learning disability and/or additional needs which will enhance their skills and knowledge and provide exciting opportunities' for them to access the core themes of Good Relations, Personal Development, Employability, Citizenship and Positive Progression.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of HEROES in line with the project outcomes and targets
- Assist in the recruitment of young people to participate in the project
- Support young people through their engagement, empowering them to reach their full potential and achieve their individual aspirations
- Promote a range of local activities for young people in support of their personal progression
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- A relevant qualification minimum of OCN level 2 in youth work or two years experience in supporting young people within the last 5 years.
- Ability to encourage young people to try new activities and to mix with their peers.
- Ability to work with young people to organise an appropriate programme of activities that delivers the project outcomes.
- Hold a full driving licence and/or access to a form of transport which will enable tth post holder to carry out the duties of the post.
- Ability to use basic IT packages.
Desirable Skills
- A youth work qualification.
- Understanding of barriers facing young people with social, communication or learning difficulties and how these can be overcome.
Further Information
Please download Application pack from Volunteer Now Website
Job tags
Salary
£22.79k per annum
