Ubuntu Project Worker 2

Ubuntu Project Worker 2

• Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be a part of developing an exciting new service?
• Do you have experience undertaking youth work provision or participation work with children, young people and young adults?

Project Worker 2

Barnardo's is seeking to recruit two Project Worker 2's who will support the delivery of the Ubuntu project across NI

Ubuntu roughly translating to "I am because we are" is an exciting new project Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered by Barnardo's. The Ubuntu Project is focussed on supporting communities and connecting voluntary and statutory organisations working directly with children, young people and families who have arrived into NI seeking sanctuary - this includes those who have arrived as refugees and those who make a claim for asylum after they arrive. The project has 3 strands, Ubuntu Youth Voice Network, Ubuntu Practitioners Network and the Community Development Strand.

The post holder will support work across all 3 strands of Ubuntu however a particular focus will be on leading youth and participation work within the Youth Voice Network. (Please refer to the linked additional information sheet containing more info)

This role involves regional direct work across Northern Ireland and base can be negotiable. It will also require occasional evening and weekend work. Home working may be permitted on occasion.

When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and the Essential Criteria included in the Additional Information Sheet, your application will be assessed based on ability to meet these criteria.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 30th June 2028 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 30th June 2028.

Barnardo's will be holding a waiting list of appointable people, where you may be offered similar jobs of the same grade should they come up within 12 months post interview.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

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