Posts involving work in educational establishments are subject to the provisions of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 (POCVA)
CENTRE BASED YOUTH WORKER II
JOB REF: Y10004
TAGHNEVAN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE, LURGAN
(Fixed term contract until 30 June 2012 providing cover for permanent post holder, which may be subject to extension or review by the employing authority, as appropriate)
SALARY: JNC Level pts 20-23 £27,399 - £29,920 per annum (under review)
HOURS: 36 per week ( including normally 4 evenings per week and occasional weekend work)
Essential Criteria
- Professional Youth Work qualification in accordance with JNC requirements;
- Experience in promoting the participation of young people;
- Experience of working with young people aged 14 plus;
- Knowledge of the Youth Service curriculum;
- Ability to design, deliver and evaluate programmes to groups of young people;
- Ability to work with young people in a group work setting;
- Initiative and ability to plan and develop own work;
- Ability to communicate effectively; and
- possess a valid driving licence and have the use of a car or have access to a form of transport which will enable the postholders to meet the requirements of the posts in full.
Desirable Criteria
- A minimum of 1 year's experience within the last 5 years in a Youth Work setting in either a full-time or substantial part-time post (20 plus hours per week).
Applications must be returned not later than 4.00pm on Wednesday 24 March 2010.
Information packs and application
forms are available for downloading above.
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