Trainee Youth Support Worker - Stroud, United Kingdom - Novalis Trust

Novalis Trust

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Stroud, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you keen to learn and gain experience working with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?

We are excited to be recruiting for Trainee Youth Support Workers who are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people.

Your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.

The role involves supporting experienced Youth Support Workers with encouraging young people to engage in a variety of after-school clubs, monthly youth club, special themed events in the home, and off-site trips.

You will support your colleagues in planning, organising, and participating in half term programs that consist of a variety of activities suitable for the young people.

You will also support and encourage young people to participate in community clubs that promote their social development.

You and your colleagues will facilitate group and individual experiences that focus on leisure, wellbeing, personal development, cultural education, and social responsibility.

Through our training modules applicants will be equipped to:

Use their skills, knowledge, and abilities to build positive and effective relationships with young people
Work in partnerships with colleagues and the team around the child
Develop innovative and creative learning opportunities
Open doors to opportunities for young people and engage them in a variety of different activities
Link theory to practice
Enhance understanding of working with young people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experience
Receive excellent opportunities to get involved in training delivered by international experts to improve skill base and awareness of working with young people
You will be allocated time with other trainee staff to work on the training programme together on a weekly basis

Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a progressive charity working with children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties many of whom have had Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Cotswold Chine School is set in the beautiful tranquil Cotswold countryside and comprises of a school and 9 residences for up to 60 children and young people.

As a medium sized charity with over 300 employees across 4 sites, there are opportunities for career progression within the Trust.

What's in it for you?

Salary from £19,100 pro rata per annum with option for overtime.
Fixed 2week rota of a fourday week schedule, including two weekends off each month for full time.
Clear progression career path for Trainee Youth Workers
Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes
Health Cash Plan for Employees
Motivated, creative, active, and empathic approach
Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
A keen interest in physical activity/performing art/creative hobbies
Desired*
Salary: From £19,100