Trainee Youth Worker

MBC has designed this role to provide an individual with hands on experience and training in the field of Youth Work. The purpose of this role is to: Work within MBC’S range of programmes, engaging directly with groups of young people in a safe space and within their community; To build relationships and to help young people to thrive and succeed; To support and assist in the delivery of high quality youth work programmes; To work with our core youth work team to develop services and enable young people to fulfil their potential. Monkstown Boxing Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced Access NI check.The strength of Monkstown Boxing Club is the diversity of its people; we place huge value on equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, communities and abilities..

Strong commitment to young people and ability to engage and build positive relationships with disengaged young people.

Understanding of working with young people and with additional needs.

Ability to coordinate and deliver fun accessible activities.

Knowledge of the issues affecting young people.

Understanding of the principles of working with children and young people.

Youth Work Level 2 (or equivalent) or working towards.

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Experience providing information, advice, guidance and support to young people.

Experience of monitoring and evaluation processes.

Knowledge of health and safety, diversity awareness and safeguarding and how these relate to children and young people.