Senior Youth Worker - London, United Kingdom - Southwark Council

Southwark Council

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Working Hours: Part Time 12 hours per week
Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience of youth work
This is a parttime role which requires regular 3 evening a week working
You will be required to work during the day over the Easter and summer programmes
DBS check is required

Benefits and more information:

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The Role:

This is an existing role, at an exciting time for the service.

After delivering significant improvement following a major review of youth services in 2020, we are now moving into the next phase of development, starting by bring together the youth and play services.

This role is pivotal in delivery of high quality youth work provision.

To deliver universal and targeted activities for children and young people to enable the service to achieve the aims and goals of relevant corporate plans and strategies in relation to children and young people.

To maintain and deploy a diverse range of resources to support the delivery of said activities and targets of the service.

By taking part in the operational delivery of youth and play services, the role will be instrumental in ensuring that we deliver consistently excellent services and positive outcomes for young people.

About You:

The post holder will have first-hand experience of youth and play services, front line delivery and can successfully manage a youth team and centre.

They will be an active champion for young people, supporting, advocating for and ensuring that they are heard and understood as provision for them in the borough is developed.

Their passion and enthusiasm for the delivery of excellent services will be matched by their experience of the following;

Experience of working with and supervising staff and groups of young people from various backgrounds
Aged
Experience of engaging groups of young people in a centre based environment and liaising with other organisations in a shared space
The ability to plan and deliver bespoke Easter and summer school holiday activity programmes
Knowledge of youth related health & safety, risk assessments and site inspection requirements
Experience of working and liaising with contractors carrying out building or equipment related repairs
Excellent communication skills and experience of working with key stakeholders, partners and community organisations.
Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft office

This is an exciting opportunity for a capable, ambitious and energetic team player who is keen to deliver excellent services for children and young people in Southwark.

Recruitment timetable
Application closing date 04/06/23

Interviews provisional date:
W/C 26/06/23

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Job Reference:
SC05583