Scheme Overview
The aim of this scheme is to support young adults who wish work within the Youth Service through the delivery of youth work training and direct experience working in a youth work setting. You will gain the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge supported by EA tutors, a placement supervisor and a scheme coordinator. The scheme is delivered over a set period and with a maximum limit of hours, this is outlined in the candidate information pack which can be downloaded with an application form. After completion of the programme you will able to apply for Youth Support Worker posts within the Education Authority. Participation in this programme does not guarantee you a paid position at the end of the scheme
Training Programme
All participants on the programme will receive training in:
- Youth Support Worker Qualification
- Child Protection Awareness Course
- Moving Ahead with CRED Course
- Emergency Basic First Aid Course
- 2 skills-based courses (e.g. games)
Participants will also be able to select additional courses based on their needs
Placement Programme
All participants on the programme will be allocated a placement within a Youth Centre or Youth Project setting, during which they will receive support from their placement supervisor and scheme coordinator. Placements are allocated based on your preferences selected on your application from. The minimum expectation will be 2 x 3 hour sessions per week
Earn as you Learn
All participants on the scheme will be paid per hour for attendance on training courses and during their placement within a youth work setting. Participants will be paid at the Assistant Youth Support Worker rate. EA will also provide transport to attend all the training elements of the programme as well as covering residential costs for the Youth Support Worker Qualification. All training dates are within the Candidate Information pack and participants must confirm their full availability for training. Failure to attend all elements may result in the termination of your participation in the scheme
Access NI Requirement
This scheme is considered a regulated activity working with young people. As such participants who are successful will only be offered a placement when a satisfactory Enhanced background check has been completed. EA will pay the costs for this check
