Youth and Play Worker - Bristol, United Kingdom - Unique Voice CIC

Unique Voice CIC

Verified Company

Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Unique Voice is a nationally accredited social enterprise working frontline in schools and communities across the South West. We deliver creative programmes using the arts as a medium to make a positive and long-lasting social impact.

Our work has a strong reputation for unlocking young people's potential, ideas and aspirations. It's never afraid in its approach to embrace new challenges, communities and empower systematic and social change.

The role
To be considered for the Easter programme you will also be required to be available to attend training on:

Thursday 16th March,
5 pm, Online._

and Tuesday 28th March - 5:30 pm, in person at the UV office in Bishopston, Bristol. Training is paid.

Our holiday programmes include creative activities, crafts, drama games, movement, music and mindfulness. You will be expected to lead or support in the delivery of the schemes created by UV creatives.

We want to focus on building a diverse team of freelancers to be representative of the communities we work within.

We are particularly keen to hear from men, people from a Black and Minority Ethnic background and those from working-class backgrounds.

Characteristics

Experience of working with children or young people
Ability to build an authentic rapport with children and young people
Ability to empathise with the different needs and concerns of children and young people
Are engaging, fun and imaginative
Are flexible, reliable, punctual and are able to work effectively within a team
A passion for using the creative arts
Have an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or willing to undertake a new Enhanced DBS Check and register with the Update Service. Unique Voice is approved to process this on your behalf (charges will apply)
Awareness of safeguarding
Willingness to carry out company policies, in particular with regard to safeguarding and child protection
Willing to travel to locations within Bristol / South Glos
Are willing to work as a selfemployed facilitator and be responsible for your own declaration to HMRC

Essential:

Experience of working with children or young people

Desirable:

Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Training
Food Hygiene Certificate

Things to note

Content and schemes are provided by the Unique Voice creative team
Fees range from £70 £120 dependent on experience, skills and role

In the process of collecting references, we will request information regarding whether or not you are considered suitable to work with children and young people.

You will be required to bring identification and processing documents with you to interview; you will be provided with a list of suitable documents once you have been shortlisted.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Unique Voice CIC is committed to actively encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and throughout the services we deliver.

Our aim is to eliminate unlawful discrimination of all kinds and provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.

All areas of the form should be completed in full in order to comply with our KCSIE.

For any applicants not yet in employment, please complete the details of your current or most recent tutor as a referee where asked for current employer.

Before you start

All positions are offered on a selfemployed basis and you will be responsible for your own tax & NI contributions

Our Safer Recruitment Process Timeline

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is an integral part of the Company's recruitment process and plays an essential part in creating a safe environment for children.

Completion of Company Application Form - this must be completed in full and show your history from the time you complete traditional full time education - all gaps should be listed and briefly explained.

You will be asked to provide two referees (one of which should be your current/most recent employer).

Shortlist for interview - shortlisting is carried out on a skills based selection process in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a Disclosure Form which should be returned prior to interview

Interview - all applicants should bring with them hard copy evidence of their identity, a document confirming their right to work in the UK, your birth certificate, relevant certificates and a copy of your registered DBS certificate (if applicable)

A minimum of two satisfactory references, one being your most recent employer. Your referee will be sent a copy of the job description to confirm your suitability for the role. The reference will also be followed up with a phone call for verification.
Proof of your right to work in the UK

Your Contract with Unique Voice
A Freelance Contract with Unique Voice sets out the terms under which a successful applicant is contracted. A