Assistant Youth Worker

Volunteer Now are seeking to recruit an Assistant Youth Worker to support and deliver our Heroes program funded through the Special EU Programs BodyTo 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..

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.

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A youth work qualification.

Understanding of barriers facing young people with social, communication or learning difficulties and how these can be overcome.