Volunteer Youth Play Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Caius House

Caius House
Caius House
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Youth/Play Worker Voluntary Role:


Caius House are looking for youth/play workers who will support senior youth workers and facilitators in the smooth running of the centre and youth activities.


Working with our diverse cohort of youth, you will be at the centre of all our activities and sessions, assisting in delivering our bespoke and unique youth offer.

From dance, tech, drama, debates, art, music and more
- you will have the opportunity to work with us in curating fun, engaging and academic sessions for our youth


You will also support in:

  • Developing and leading in the delivery of fun and educational activities for children and young people
  • Building positive professional relationships with children, young people, and parents
  • Being a positive and committed contribution to existing staff teams
  • Providing a safe and welcoming environment for all who attend our provision
  • Assisting in supporting staff during our walking bus service to escort children from school to Caius House
  • Being a positive representation of Caius House whilst engaging and encouraging young people to attend our sites during outreach sessions
  • Contributing by providing children and young people with a fun and stimulating environment, providing valuable life lessons, and promoting positive personal development


We aim to provide volunteers a meaningful experience so that you can progress into new roles and employment, so full training and supervision is provided.

We will also be upskilling our volunteers on safeguarding, health and safety, youth work, session facilitation and more.

In addition to this support all our volunteers will be provided with a 'work buddy', who will assist you every step of the way, ensuring that the highest standards of youth work are met and maintained during your time with us.

Particularly useful for individuals wanting to get into youth work, with little or no experience

  • Caius House provides the perfect learning/training environment for all who are interested in getting into youth work. We pride ourselves on encouraging creativity, innovation, and best work practice.
In return for your dedication and support we will offer:

  • An opportunity to expand skills and learning across our broad youth offer
  • Fortnightly training and upskilling opportunities (for personal and professional growth)
  • DBS, Certificates/qualifications (Induction, firstaid, safeguarding, health and safety and more)
  • The autonomy to pilot your ideas
  • Employment and CV support
  • Travel expenses reimbursed, up to £5 per day upon receipt
  • Free food (from the Caius café) and use of our gym
  • Networking opportunities
  • Supervision and Support
  • Access to endless professional opportunities
We are an open and inclusive team and are happy to adjust where we can.

You do not have to have a formal qualification to volunteer for our admin positions (as we offer extensive training), however we are looking for the following from our volunteers:


Essential:


  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check
    (formerly CRB) (Essential)
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A minimum commitment of 4 hours per week

  • Willingness to undergo training and attend occasional team meetings
  • Experience of interacting with young people between the ages of 21
  • Be able to communicate effectively with young people and colleagues, no matter their background, race, faith, gender, ability etc.

Desirable:


  • Good organisational skills attention to detail and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Display flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to multitask
  • Present professionally in a way that is a positively reflects the expectations of Caius House
  • The ability to be reliable, nonjudgemental and display patience and good communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and take direction from coworkers
  • An understanding of working with people with disabilities is preferable but not essential the main thing is to be open to learn
  • The venue is very accessible.
  • Volunteers are needed mainly Monday-Friday, but we offer flexibility on what this might look like for individuals

Job Type:
Volunteer


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexitime
  • Gym membership

COVID-19 considerations:
common surfaces sanitised, covid rules adhered to


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employerprovided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

  • Why would you like to volunteer at Caius House?
  • We offer training and certification opportunities, what would you be interested in learning?

Work Location:
One location
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