LYNC CONNECT PROGRAMME
The LYNC CONNECT programme will be implemented across the statutory EA Youth Service in Causeway Coast and Glens . The purpose of these programmes is to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills of young people aged 18-25 years old, through training and paid work experience, whilst they are supported by professionally qualified youth workers.
Participants will attain EA recognition at the Youth Support Worker level qualification, relevant personal and youth work skills training and accreditation over an eight month period from July 2026 – February 2027.
Please note however, there is no guarantee of a paid post on completion of this programme.
The CONNECT programme is aimed at engaging 54 young people across Northern Ireland aged 18-25 years old who have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s (grades A* – C) or equivalent or higher, one of which should be English (essential skills level 2 is accepted as an equivalent to GCSE English) and want to receive work experience, either to increase a personal statement to apply to further education, or to gain employment.
Applicants must be a registered youth service member, volunteer or part-time youth leader (attend, volunteer or work in any form of youth provision, for example a youth club/centre, area based youth provision, a Girls Brigade group, a Boys Brigade group, a Scout group, a Guide group or a church based or community youth group).
Applicants will have to demonstrate they have evidence of a commitment to working with children and young people and have a commitment to volunteering.
You will be paid for 24 hours per week and the 6 remaining hours will be a commitment to volunteer by giving your time as positive role models and peer mentors for the young people in the EA Youth Service Community scheme. You will provide one to one support as a peer mentor using the Circle of Courage framework as well as small reflective group work using the refection framework model.
Successful candidates will be given the opportunity where possible to choose and complete two work placements, working directly with children and young people in youth service teams which may include working in schools
Placement opportunities will include:
All participants of the programme will be provided with a link youth worker providing support and supervision. There will be regular opportunities for participants to meet and to share practice and personal learning. Each participant will have an individual plan with their own personal goals detailed and reviewed, ensuring that outcomes are recorded as well as satisfaction rates
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant Youth Support Worker – Part Time
HOURS PER WEEK: 24 hours (+6 additional hours of voluntary work)
RATE OF PAY: Youth Support Worker Range Pt 5 | £21,571 per annum pro rata.
REPORTS TO: Nominated Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting with the unit programme and the implementation of Education Authority organisational policies.
JOB PURPOSE: To work directly with young people to develop their social education by providing programmes of activities. This post is for staff appointed to undertake duties under the direction of a Worker in Charge or nominated Youth Support Worker.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here.
Please refer to the candidate information pack for more details which can be accessed here.
By the closing date for receipt of applications, have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s (grades A* – C) or equivalent or higher, one of which should be English (essential skills level 2 is accepted as an equivalent to GCSE English).
Applicants must by the closing date for receipt of completed applications be:
Demonstrable evidence of a commitment to working with children and young people.
Demonstrable evidence of a commitment to volunteering.
In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model.(See Appendix 1 within the candidate pack) we will look for evidence of interest and potential in:
Value Orientation
Demonstrable evidence of how your approach to work reflects EA’s values. You will find information about our values here: https://www.eani.org.uk/about-us/how-we-do-it
Preference will be given to young people not currently in stable full-time employment at the closing date for applications:
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