Youth Work and Programmes Co-ordinator

This is an exciting new role which will encompass working with young people on a range of programmes and activities,
which will include the development and delivery of research and social action programmes. Parallel to working with young people, the successful candidate will also be involved in a number of sector and cross-sector development initiatives with a range of partners and organisations aimed at developing and improving services for young people.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Delivery and development of high quality face to face work with young people using a range of engagement methods and programmes
Encourage and support young people to take on active roles within their neighbourhoods and beyond through social action projects
Develop and support young people to develop and implement a range of informal research and consultation methods to highlight the actual experiences and/or needs of young people
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key individuals in order to identify opportunities for effective collaboration and new programmes
Use experience and initiative to identify new opportunities for NE Youth.
Involvement in youth voice activities linked to a range of initiatives and programmes
Manage time and co-ordinate resources effectively
Effective data collection, monitoring and evaluation in line with organisational and funding requirements
Co-ordination of planning, staffing, monitoring and evaluation
Supervision of part time/sessional youth work staff and volunteers
Ensure the safeguarding of all young people involved in NE Youth programmes
Attend internal and external meetings and network forums as directed
Produce written reports, updates and high quality risk assessments
Commit to continuing professional development to meet changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities and support other staff in their development and training
Any other reasonable duties as identified by the Chief Executive and appropriate to the level and grading of the post