The EDGE – empowering young people to discover new perspectives in life*
PO BOX 18
Windmill Street
Ballynahinch
BT24 8DQ
Tel: 02897565985
Charity #XR30401
Job Description
GENERAL
Job Title: Youth Worker
Purpose: To develop young women’s programmes and detached work and to support the
existing youth provision of The Edge, specifically with the target age group of Year 11+.
Line responsibility: To the Centre Director of The Edge.
Location: Office based in The EDGE. You will also work in the schools and community centres of
Ballynahinch and local area, or such other locations as reasonably required by the Board of The Edge
in order to ensure proper fulfilment of your duties.
Probationary Term: The first year of employment will be a probationary period during which time
your performance will be monitored at 6 and 12 months. Your employment is permanent but subject
to satisfactory reviews, and to finance being available.
Salary: £15,670-£19,065 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
As a charity The Edge fundraises for its income and staff members are expected to share in the
burden of fundraising.
Mileage allowance for business use of your own car and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
monthly.
Working Hours: 37.5 in 10 sessions a week
A session is defined as a morning, afternoon or evening. You will be entitled to take time off in lieu
(TOIL) of sessions worked in excess of that. You will be required to work at least 3 nights a week.
Holidays: 20 days pa plus 11 statutory public holidays. You will receive 1 additional day per year of
employment with The Edge to a maximum of 5 days.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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To support and direct the strategic planning and programme delivery of The Edge, in
partnership with the Centre Director
To develop and facilitate a youth-work programme related directly to the needs of
young women from Year 11+ in Ballynahinch.
To continue and develop the existing detached youth work from The Edge
To facilitate and develop personal & social development through one-to-one
meetings with the target age group.
Web: www.edgeyc.co.uk
Email: office@edgeyc.co.uk
The EDGE – empowering young people to discover new perspectives in life*
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To develop creative youth events which explore the relevance of Christianity in our
world, and to facilitate discipleship of new young believers.
To work within the local schools, including assemblies, Scripture Union and detached
work
To recognise The Edge’s place in the local Christian community as an
interdenominational organisation. This requires a willingness to nurture our
relationship with the local church - developing contacts, increasing credibility,
increasing ownership of The Edge’s ministries and being available as a resource to
local churches in their youth activities as appropriate.
To foster appropriate networks/partnerships with other service providers in the local
community.
To keep up-to-date with issues affecting services and opportunities for young people.
Staff Training & Development
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Undertake training as deemed appropriate by your Line Manager and the board. The
Edge is committed to developing you as a person. To this end you will be encouraged
to discuss your personal developmental needs and goals, and to contribute to your
own development, for example by reading relevant magazines and books, taking
relevant evening classes and courses etc.
Actively seek to recruit volunteers to work with The Edge and maintain an effective
rota system.
Strengthen the sense of team unity amongst volunteers, maximising their potential
and their effective witness.
Administration & Finance
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Complete weekly timesheets.
Maintain accurate records and evaluations of all work done.
Develop monthly aims and objectives in conjunction with your Line Manager.
Submit a monthly evaluation report to your Line Manager.
Be involved in the development of The Edge’s financial support base through
appropriate fundraising activities, contact-building with local supporters and funding
applications to promote sustainability.
Promoting Christian Ethos
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Work in full accordance with The Edge’s Core Values, Mission Statement and
Christian Ethos. – see manual
Facilitate faith development initiatives in all areas of the work.
Ensure appropriate support for young people in their physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual development.
Play a key role in the development of The Edge’s prayer-life & prayer-support.
Web: www.edgeyc.co.uk
Email: office@edgeyc.co.uk
The EDGE – empowering young people to discover new perspectives in life*
Personal Conduct
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There is considerable direct contact with young people, parents, supporters, clergy,
school teaching staff and the public in this role, therefore the successful candidate
will pursue integrity in all matters of faith and lifestyle.
Other
The Edge by its nature is a dynamic organisation working in a dynamic field. As such, elements of this
job and therefore of the job description may be subject to change over time. As far as possible,
change will only take place after full consultation and with your agreement.
Web: www.edgeyc.co.uk
Email: office@edgeyc.co.uk
The EDGE – empowering young people to discover new perspectives in life*
Selection Criteria
Qualifications/
Attainments
Relevant
Experience
Essential Criteria
A good level of general education,
including the ability to communicate
effectively and accurately in both
verbal and written form.
At least three years’ experience of fulltime youth work, or five years of
relevant part-time experience
A good knowledge of the issues they
face and the ability to
create/implement relevant activities to
address such issues
Desirable Criteria
Qualified in accordance with the JNC
Report for Youth Workers, Paragraph
5
Significant experience in schools work
Significant experience in
Detached/Outreach Work.
Significant experience in work with
young women.
Experience in facilitating group work
with young people
Special Aptitudes
Have access to a suitable vehicle
(appropriately maintained and insured
for Board business)
Motivational skills
Ability to communicate effectively in a
variety of circumstances
Good interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Computer literacy
Able to lead, develop, deliver and
evaluate programmes in formal and
informal settings
Ability to work as a member of a team
Disposition
Ability to take instructions and respond
professionally
Demonstrate innovation and initiative
Special
Circumstances
Ability to relate to a variety of people
e.g. youth, other service providers,
supporters, church leadership, teaching
staff, parents etc.
Flexibility as regards timing and
working hours
Able to deliver and evaluate
developmental group work
programmes
Motivated & enthusiastic
Awareness of other policies and
procedures such as recruiting
volunteers, health and safety, etc.
The ability to work in full agreement
with the Christian ethos of The Edge
and demonstrate a personal faith
Awareness and understanding of
working under appropriate Child
Protection Guidelines
Web: www.edgeyc.co.uk
Email: office@edgeyc.co.uk