Youth & Schools Worker

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25th October

PURPOSE OF ROLE: What are we looking for?

You'll plan, facilitate and deliver our youth work and schools programmes across

Antrim, hub nights, schools sessions, outdoor and arts-based work — as part of a

wider team that plans together and covers for each other.

We're looking for someone with genuine care for young people, a belief in what

they're capable of, and real experience of doing this well. Much of this post

focuses on young males, so you'll need to understand the pressures they're under

and how to build the kind of trusting, boundaried relationships that help. Local

knowledge of Antrim is a bonus, not a requirement — we'll help you build those

connections.

The work involves regular day and evening delivery. We cap evening work at two

nights a week, and we mean it.

KEY INFORMATION

• Hours: 37.5 hours (part-time hours also available, up to 20 minimum requirement)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £25,994 - £27,300 (depending on qualifications / experience)
• Location: Antrim (x2 Hubs, Antrim Town Centre, Parkhall) / Belfast Office
• Expected start date: September 2026 (or as close to this)

*Important to note that we are actively seeking to establish the second Hub

BENEFITS

● A supportive and collaborative team culture

● Monthly one-to-one support meetings with your line manager

● Office space with free parking close to local amenities

● Opportunities to develop within a growing organisation

● The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March. You are entitled to 20

days of paid annual leave in that holiday year, and you are also entitled

to all statutory holidays. You will be granted additional fixed closures

determined by the Chief Executive with set closure dates throughout

the year, e.g. Christmas period.

● A maximum of two nights of youth work delivery in any future role

(excluding special circumstances / events)

● Workplace pension available

● Opportunity to work with young people from a variety of backgrounds and

settings, both in communities and schools, to help positively cultivate the

next generation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

You'll need to:

1. Recruit and engage young people to take an active part in programme

activities, including organising outreach on the street and in local schools.

2. Build trusting, respectful relationships with young people, setting clear

boundaries and challenging inappropriate behaviour.

3. Deliver and contribute to our youth and schools programme, including

learning sessions, arts‐based work, community service, residential and

outdoor‐education experiences, and sports. There will also be a focus on

male‐focused projects for this post.

4. Create short-form media to assist in showcasing Dreamscheme's work.

5. Engage with the local community by building strong links with stakeholders

such as parents, social care, police, schools, and the local council.

6. Build strong, supportive team relationships with staff and volunteers.

7. Undertake organisational tasks, including evaluation, record‐keeping, writing

area updates, and supporting local fundraising initiatives.

Pay: £25,994.00-£27,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Willingness to commute between Antrim Hubs/Schools and Belfast Office (set times)

Experience:

• Youth work: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Youth Worker Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person