Outreach Youth Work Intern
Location
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
To work alongside the Outreach Programme Coordinator and staff team to develop engagements with vulnerable young people across Mid and East Antrim (MEA) through detached on street youth work, schools drop-in and 1-2-1 support. .
Responsibilities
- Support the social and emotional development of young people aged 11-25.
- Recruit and engage young people across MEA in outreach, schools and 1-2-1 work.
- Establish contact with, listen to, befriend, advise and advocate for young people.
- Keep young people safe and provide information and support.
- Build appropriate relationships with young people so that they can develop self-confidence and coping skills for everyday life.
- Work flexibly as part of a team to deliver project work and activities during outreach in consultation with young people.
- Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
- Implement the YMCA's Child Protection policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
- Undertake compulsory induction training and participate in appropriate training to develop new skills (e.g. accredited training in youth work/sports coaching/first aid).
- Assist with administrative duties within the outreach programme.
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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