PERSON SPECIFICATION
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| SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Qualifications/ Professional Membership |
Be a qualified Youth Worker in accordance with the JNC Report for Youth Workers, Paragraph 5. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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Experience |
Have a minimum of three years’ post qualifying experience managing a Youth Centre or Youth Project. Have a minimum of three years’ experience managing youth work staff. Demonstrable experience of managing youth work projects across a range of settings. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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Knowledge |
Demonstrable working knowledge of information technology systems to include the following Microsoft Office packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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Skills / Abilities |
Evidence of skills in designing, delivering and evaluating youth work training. Proven skills in developing local assessments of need and evaluating impact. Demonstrable ability to embed a Quality Assurance process. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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Other |
Have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner; OR Provide sufficient information to satisfy the employer that you have access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
| SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA’s Game Changing People Model.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
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Knowledge |
Demonstrable knowledge of the following: NI Youth Work Curriculum. Risk management processes relative to the welfare of young people. Department of Education Child Protection regulations. |
Interview / Presentation |
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Skills / Abilities |
In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of: Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with young people. Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Practical experience of financial management processes. Ability to use own initiative and make effective and objective decisions. Ability to effectively manage people to deliver outcomes. Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines. |
Interview |
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Values Orientation |
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s Values. You will find information about our Values here: https://www.eani.org.uk/about-us/how-we-do-it |
Interview |
| SECTION 3 – DESIRABLE CRITERIA |
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
| Factor | Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Qualifications / Experience | N/A |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Senior Youth Worker 3
REPORTS TO: Designated Youth Officer or Senior Youth Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Line management responsibility for 3 FTE or more
JOB PURPOSE:
Assist the Youth Officer in promoting and supporting curriculum development in the division, in line with EA policies. This will include:
- Responsibility for a team of workers
- Managing a range of developmental youth work programmes across the team
- Responsibility for participative structures
- Providing training and support to youth units, youth workers and volunteers
- Monitoring youth units and workers
The Senior Youth Worker 3 post will make a substantial contribution to the delivery of an Area Plan and the development and management of youth services.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing & Developing a Range of Services at Divisional Level
- Work directly with young people by assessing their needs and providing an agreed programme of activities designed to meet those needs, in line with the Youth Service Curriculum for Northern Ireland.
- Develop an Action Plan for the team project and actively contribute to the Area Plan and the overall Strategic Plan for the Youth Service.
- Ensure the development of agreed participative structures for young people within the division.
- In consultation with the line manager/Advisory Committee ensure that objectives are achieved through implementation, monitoring and self evaluation of agreed work programmes.
- Establish contact with, listen to, befriend, advise, support and act as an advocate for young people.
- Encourage and participate in the residential and outdoor education elements of the programme.
- Promote and develop inter-community activities.
- Be responsible to the line manager for all management, administration and financial matters relevant to the duties of the post.
- Engage in appropriate fund raising related directly to the approved programme.
- Provide support for a range of youth groups and relevant organisations within the local community in the nominated youth service divisional area.
- Engage where appropriate in outreach or detached youth work programmes within the divisional area.
Developing Staff and Facilities at Divisional Level
- Work with staff and volunteers to develop, implement, manage and evaluate programmes of activities, services and facilities in line with the agreed priorities for the division.
- Ensure the induction, motivation, development, training, deployment and discipline of staff and volunteers.
- Be responsible for the provision of training and support to youth units, youth workers and volunteers across the division and the designated team.
- Assist the Area Youth Officer in the monitoring and quality assurance of youth units and workers across the division.
Working with Agencies to Develop Services at Divisional Level
- Work with relevant agencies to develop services and partnerships across the division.
Leading Project Development and Implementation at Divisional Level and/or Board-wide.
- Carry out research, relevant to the needs of young people in the designated area and assist with the identification of gaps in the current provision.
- Support and develop curriculum projects, with a specific focus on youth participation, designed to meet the needs of young people aged 14+ and including initiatives for unattached young people.
Management Responsibility for Staff within the Designated Area
- Supervise appropriate staff, including the management and allocation of duties.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
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