Ryan Keery
Belfast,Antrim
Summary
Experienced youth worker with over a decade of experience in a variety of roles in the community, voluntary and statutory sector. Skilled in managing staff teams, providing staff development opportunities and providing a community wrap around approach to support the lives of young people. Proven track record in building strong relationships with young people, community groups and key stakeholders. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and empowering environment for young people to thrive in.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Youth Worker 2
Education Authority
Belfast, Antrim
09.2020 - Current
- Designing and delivering emotional health and wellbeing support in schools across Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Safeguarded young people in line with national guidelines.
- Designing and Delivering of bespoke resources and training workshops for teachers, youth workers and parents/carers.
Youth & Community Worker
Bawnmore District Residence Association
Belfast, Antrim
08.2018 - Current
- Promoted community involvement and volunteering among young people and local residents.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities including cross community programmes and delivered positive interventions.
- Showcasing and reviewing community work to funders and key stakeholders to secure future funding.
Senior Youth Outreach Worker
Ashton Community Trust
Belfast, Antrim
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Engaging with young people under paramilitary influence through 1:1 mentoring, focused group work, outdoor learning experiences and voluntary and training opportunities.
- Managed coordination and supervision of youth activities, staff and funding streams.
- Collaborated with partners and stakeholders from the Community, Voluntary and Statutory Sectors to provide a wrap around approach to improving the lives of young people.
Education
BSc (hons) Community Youth Work - Social Science
University of Ulster
Belfast 09.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
- Programme management
- Youth mentoring
- Mental health support
- Designing and Delivering workshops
- Designing and Delivering of Quality Resources
- Supervision of Staff
- Overseeing of multiple programmes
- Building positive working relationships
- Excellent Communication, Organisational and Managerial skills
- Child Protection Designated Officer
- First Aid at work Level 3
- OCN Facilitator and Verifier Training
References
Mandy Jones
Senior Youth Worker 3 (Education Authority)
mandy.jones@eani.org.uk
Paul Dynes
Senior Youth Worker (Formally Ashton Community Trust)
paul.dynes@niyf.org
Timeline
Area Youth Worker 2
Education Authority
09.2020 - Current
Youth & Community Worker
Bawnmore District Residence Association
08.2018 - Current
Senior Youth Outreach Worker
Ashton Community Trust
08.2018 - 08.2020
BSc (hons) Community Youth Work - Social Science
University of Ulster
09.2015 - 06.2018
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