Youth Worker - West End, United Kingdom - West End Parish Council
2 weeks ago
Description
Applications are invited for the permanent position of Part Time Youth Worker.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (7 hours per week) Youth Worker within the West End Youth Club, based in the Youthouse, Moorgreen Road, West End.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To work with the Youth & Community Manager to plan and organise a youth programme for young people attending the Youth Club.
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people/staff/volunteers/colleagues and yourself at all times.
- To exercise good youth work practice in accordance with child protection policies an Health & Safety Guidelines.
- To carry out detached youth work when appropriate under the supervision of the Youth & Community Manager.
- To ensure the Youthouse building is kept tidy.
- To undertake training courses as discussed and agreed.
- To carry out other appropriate duties required and requested by the Youth and Community Manager.
- To be aware of the Council's Health & Safety Policy and to ensure that you take responsibility for your own safety and that of others.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Desirable Skills
- A strong commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with young people
- Patience, tolerance, and flexibility
- A sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things
- The ability to treat young people's concerns with respect, tact, and sensitivity
- Proven ability to engage young people in decision making processes
- Ability to operate effectively on own initiative to achieve outcomes
- Experience of working as part of a team
Essential Skills
- A commitment to follow safeguarding policies and procedures as appropriate
- A willingness to undertake any appropriate DBS checks
- A flexible approach to working with regard to time and place if necessary
Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 9th June 2023 at 12pm
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th June 2023
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 7 per week
Salary:
£10.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
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