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SKY PROJECT IS RECRUITING A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER.
THIS VACANCY IS A FULL TIME POSITION AND IS £17,000 PER ANNUM THE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS FOR THIS VACANCY. THE CLOSING DATE TO APPLY FOR THIS POST IS FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 2012
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Youth Development Worker
Reports To: Project Manager
Responsible For: Delivering quality youth provision in Shortlees, Kilmarnock
JOB SUMMARY
The Youth Development Worker will work within the Shortlees area, engaging with young people and providing informal education opportunities that enable and empower them to be respected members of their community. The worker will work to address issues that affect young people, advocating on their behalf to other agencies where appropriate. Further to this, the worker will lead on developing youth provision in the area and build strong partnerships with other agencies.
KEY TASKS
Main Responsibilities
1. To build positive relationships with young people aged 13-19
2. To deliver positive activities and social education programmes to young people within a youthwork setting. Establish two youth groups
3.To help break down barriers within the community by raising the profile of young people through positive activites.
4. To actively encourage young people to attend the youth provisions and set up a drop in centre.
5. To assist in publicising achievements of young people.
6. To involve young people in the decision making process and provide quality youthwork that meets their needs and experiences.
7. To monitor and evaluate sessions effectively.
8. Build and strengthen partnerships with appropriate agencies.
9. Identify appropriate funding streams to develop project work.
10. To support relevant project staff and volunteers.
Other Responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to:
1. Undertake training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post.
2. Represent the project at meetings, conferences and other events where appropriate.
3. Ensure the Health and Safety is observed in the course of their employment.
4. Comply with all project policies and procedures in all employment practicies
5. Work alongside other staff members to ensure full compliance with quality standards.
6. Other duties as required by their Line Manager.
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