Youth Worker - Leicester, United Kingdom - The Cooke E-Learning Foundation

Description

We are looking to employ a youth worker for 6 hours per week (3:30 - 6:30 pm) x 2 days

As a Youth Worker, you will play a key role in the delivery of our Youth Programme, engaging children and young people in a range of activities designed to inspire, challenge, and support them.

You will work alongside our experienced Youth workers and other staff to provide a high standard of care, support, and mentorship to young people, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Youth Programme Project Coordinator and other staff in the delivery of activities and programmes for children and young people
• Building and maintaining relationships with service users, parents, and other stakeholders
• Engaging children and young people in activities and programmes designed to inspire, challenge, and support them
• Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to young people as needed
• Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to participate in activities
• Working collaboratively with other staff and partners to achieve project goals and objectives

Qualifications & Skills:

• Passion for supporting children and young people
• Strong relationshipbuilding skills
• Handson experience working with children and young people in the Youth and Community Sector
• Ability to engage and motivate young people to participate in activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problemsolving skills

Job Type:
Temporary contract

Contract length: 6 weeks


Salary:
£7.49-£10.50 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a DBS enhanced check required for the job (are you willing to undertake a check)?
• Do you understand the reason behind the requirement of a DBS enhanced check for regulated activity?
• Do you understand your responsibility regarding Health and Safety Regulations?
• Are you aware of the preemployment screenings E2 will carry out as part of their safer recruitment process?
• Do you have experience working with children and young people?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 01/06/2023

Reference ID: 310123YW