mental health jobs

Closing Date: Sunday 25th @ 8:00pm

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KEY INFORMATION Hours: 15-20 hours per week (flexible to be discussed) Contract: Permanent, subject to funding Salary: £23,810-£24,800 pro rata Location: Antrim (x2 Hubs, Antrim Town & Ballycraigy)

*Needs experience in building relationships, delivering programmes and mentoring young people, in particular young males.*

Dreamscheme is hiring a Hub Youth Worker to join our growing team

We’re here to provide practical support to disadvantaged or disengaged young people, with the aim that they thrive as young men and women.

We believe in the God-given value and worth of every individual and are convinced that a great deal of good can be done when we simply show up in young people’s lives and encourage them week after week, as they grow.

As a Youth Worker, you will be responsible for developing and delivering our Dreamscheme programme aimed at young people aged between 11 and 18.

If appointed, you will help young people stay safe and out of trouble while providing positive youth development opportunities for them to:

LEARN WITH FRIENDS: Our Connect Nights are a fun, informal space where young people can chill, talk and explore the big issues of life.

DO WORK PROJECTS: We believe that young people learn best by doing. We facilitate productive activities that motivate young people, build their skills, and enable them to serve their community.

GET RICH EXPERIENCES: Every journey has defining moments. At Dreamscheme, young people get access to rich and transformational experiences, including overseas trips, challenges and retreats.

The Youth Worker will build relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, community members, local church workers, statutory representatives, and partners in the youth work or education sectors.

KEY INFORMATION

• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
• Salary: £23,810-£24,800 pro rata
• Location: Antrim (x2 Hubs, Antrim Town & Ballycraigy)

*Needs experience in building relationships, delivering programmes and mentoring young people, in particular young males.*

BENEFITS

• A fun and supportive team culture
• Monthly support meetings with your line manager
• Opportunities to develop within a growing organisation
• 20 days of annual leave plus Christmas week off (pro-rata)
• A maximum of two nights of youth work delivery in any future role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

You'll need to:

• Recruit and engage young people to take an active part in programme activities, including organising outreach activities on the street and at local schools
• Build relationships with young people based on trust and respect, while establishing boundaries and challenging inappropriate behaviour
• Assess the needs of young people to plan and deliver programmes related to key issues: e.g. mental health, relationships, choices, education and work
• Deliver high-quality developmental activities: e.g. learning sessions, arts-based activities, community service, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities
• Support local schools programme, including individual mentoring and small group male project
• Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth work provision
• Engage with the local community by developing strong links with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. parents, social care, police, schools, local council)
• Participate in regular training and development to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of youth work practice, safeguarding, health and safety, and policy developments
• Build strong and supportive team relationships with staff and volunteers
• Undertake organisational tasks, including evaluation, record-keeping, writing area updates, supporting local fundraising initiatives

WORKING HOURS: This role will be part‐time, starting at 15-20 hours per week. We plan to develop this role as our project in Antrim develops. We are flexible to build this role around you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £23,810.00-£24,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person