Job description
To plan, organise and manage the development, coordination, and effective delivery of the Association’s Area Youth Provision. To provide and monitor projects and activities, centered on the promotion of active participation by young people, the testing of values and beliefs and the exploration of their acceptance and understanding of others. .
Request
A degree level qualification in youth work, social work or community development and a minimum of 2 years full time experience of working with young people in a relevant settingOrA minimum of 5 years part time experience of working with young people in a relevant context and a recognised youth work qualification (OCN level 2&3)Experience in developing and facilitating work with young people across a wide age rangeExperience of working in a leadership position with young people in a youth club settingExperience leading a team of staff & volunteers Experience of reporting to fundersKnowledge of good youth work practice Knowledge, understanding and application of risk assessment, health & safety, safeguardingDemonstrate innovation, creativity and initiativeDevelopment of new ideas and initiatives to support youth development and participation and the ability to implement & evaluate these activitiesExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop & maintain appropriate relationships with young peopleAbility to lead a team Group facilitation skills Excellent planning and organising skillsComputer literate The YMCA works to a model of Christian Social Action and the post holder must be in full agreement with the Ethos, Aims and Purposes of the YMCAResilience and able to deal with the pressures of working with young people and communities Commitment to working within an equal opportunity framework , Full driving license
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Carrickfergus, County Antrim
