HQ12/35/11
THE BELFAST EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARD
The Belfast Education and Library Board under the provisions of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Orders, is responsible for providing an education and library service, including a youth service, in the Belfast area. The provision of public library services transferred to Libraries NI on 1 April 2009. The area has a population of approximately 268,000. The number of pupils in attendance at school in the board’s area is approximately 57,000.
This is a temporary post available until 31 March 2013 subject to review.
POST:Assistant Youth Support Worker
LOCATION:West Belfast Area Project
c/o St Michael’s Youth Club
Finaghy Road North
BELFAST
BT11 9EH
REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must at the closing dateshow evidence of having delivered and developed areas of the youth work curriculum.
Preference may be given to those applicants who at the closing date hold OCN level 2 in youth work and/or have experience of delivering youth work in various settings.
The panel reserves the right to enhance these criteria.
DUTIES:As attached
HOURS:12 per week
HOURLY RATE:£7.54 - £8.48
Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure check which at present costs £30. Further details regarding the payment of this check will be issued with the contract of employment.
The closing date for receipt of application forms is
12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2012
NB Notes of guidance are attached.
BELFAST EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARD
Job Description:Assistant Youth Support Worker
Responsible to:Senior Worker/Nominated Area Worker
Responsible for: Assisting with the unit programme and the implementation of ELB/organisational policies.
Job purpose: To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake duties under the direction of a Senior Youth Worker or a nominated Area Worker
Main duties and responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and implementation of programmes, related to the ‘Model for Effective Practice’.
- Ensure that young people play an active role in the youth group and work towards a model of youth participation.
- Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with young people.
- Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.
- Assist young people to express and realise their goals.
- Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.
- Provide information and support to young people.
- Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work on their development.
- Implement the ELB/Management Committee’s Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard their welfare and the welfare of others.
- Assist with administrative duties within the unit/project.
Other duties
- To carry out such duties, as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of the post.
Belfast Education & Library Board
Personnel Specification
Post / Assistant Youth Support WorkerLocation / West Belfast Area Project
Essential / Preferred
Qualifications / hold OCN level 2 in youth work
Experience / show evidence of having delivered and developed areas of the youth work curriculum / have experience of delivering youth work in various settings
Knowledge/Skills / ability to work in team
ability to work on own initiative
good verbal and written communication skills.
Personal Qualities / commitment to equality and challenging all forms of discrimination
creative and flexible
Other Requirements / will be working unsociable hours including evenings, weekends and holidays