Youth Worker - Glenfield, United Kingdom - Leicestershire County Council

Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire County Council
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Glenfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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12 Months Fixed term

JOB PURPOSE:


The Inclusion Service works with children, young people and their families to support them to achieve the best outcomes possible.

This role within the Service is aimed at supporting young people where there are vulnerabilities due to emotional wellbeing that prevents the young person from engaging in education.

The principal aim is to support the young person to build resilience against the barriers to education through planned interventions and innovative delivery styles.

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ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS:
  • NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) plus significant relevant experience
  • Significant experience of working with children, young people and families in either case or group work situations
  • Experience of engaging with young people who are vulnerable or from a hard to reach group
  • Experience of developing and delivering training and group work
  • Underpinning knowledge of theories of engagement of young people
  • Awareness of the issues faced by young people (social, economic and interpersonal)
  • Awareness and commitment to implement safeguarding procedures in accordance to the Local Safeguarding Children Board
  • Understanding of the production and delivery of effective interventions for young people
  • The use of innovative and interactive techniques to engage young people, parents, staff and partners, in particular those children, young people and families that are hard to reach.
  • Knowledge of child development and an awareness of differing needs of children and young people
  • Good organisational, planning skills and working to deadlines
  • Possession of a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle, and relevant insurances. However, a reasonable adjustment will be considered for an applicant with a disability.
Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page

For informal enquires please contact Emma Wiltshire


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We particularly welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently under represented within our workforce.

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