Job Description

Responsible for

Social Club Delivery

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours of Work

9 Hours per month

Overall purpose of the job:

AEL's Social Club is run on a fortnightly basis, to provide social and recreational opportunities and activities for individuals aged 16+, who have additional needs.

Activities include, games, craft, trips out, movie nights, cooking and so on, as agreed by members and the Co-ordinator.

Providing a safe but fun environment where members can meet new and existing friends and try new things.

The Social Club Assistant will assist the Social Club Co-Ordinator with the running and planning of the Social Club.

The post holder will be expected to work outside normal office hours to facilitate club and/or outings.

Main Duties

To assist with the planning and implementation of social club activities

Supervise social club members.

To communicate effectively and develop a rapport with members.

To assist designing and delivering social outings

To be aware of the individual members needs and abilities, whilst ensuring activities are as inclusive as possible.

To maintain a good standard of working practice- setting an example to others

To assist members to work effectively in groups, during activities provided.

To challenge any behaviour deemed unacceptable as per the group contract or that creates risk for members.

GENERAL

To provide information and support to the members to help them get the best from sessions and where possible for them to learn more about opportunities in their area.

Promote social club, where possible for the purpose of raising awareness, increasing membership and/or recruiting staff/volunteers

To actively comply with and promote all working policies and procedures.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of members whilst they are participating in activities.

To always uphold confidentiality regarding AEL's participants and businesses.

Be a representative of AEL's ethos and values to the outside world and act as a role model and mentor to other staff, volunteers, and members.

Undertake any other relevant duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post as required by Senior Staff or the Trustees

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

1. At least 1 years' experience in a social/youth support worker role

2. Knowledge and experience of working with individuals with additional needs and the barriers they face.

3. Experienced in programme/activity planning.

4. Excellent communication skills both written and oral

5. Self-Motivated and Energetic

6. Confident

7. Ability to work under own initiative, including effective prioritisation of tasks and ability to work to agreed aims and objectives.

8. Ability to build rapport and adapt to member needs.

Desirable Criteria

1. Youth Work Qualification or relevant equivalent

Other

1. This post will be subject to an Access NI Enhanced check.

2. Wages will be paid monthly by BACS.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.29 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Larne BT40 1SQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Special education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person