Youth Worker

Job Description

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join our dedicated team on a part-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will support the delivery of youth-focused projects and initiatives aimed at engaging young people, promoting their development, and encouraging positive outcomes. You will work as part of a team to deliver youth programmes, build positive relationships with young people, and help create safe, inclusive, and inspiring environments for those aged 8-18 years. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people within our communities, and will be part of an exciting period of growth as we launch a new youth hub, with this role forming part of the new team helping to shape and develop this provision.

About Newground Together: We are a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group, focussed on empowering people to build sustainable, connected, and healthy communities. We work to provide opportunities for employment, training, youth engagement, outdoor experiences, and health and wellbeing activities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are also a Disability Confident employer.

Please note that this role is a part-time, permanent position consisting of 17.5 hours per week.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver youth work sessions and activities that engage and support young people.
• Build positive relationships with young people, fostering trust and encouraging participation.
• Assist in planning and delivering youth programmes and projects.
• Support young people in developing life skills, confidence, and resilience.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, schools, and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor progress of youth programme participants.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in a youth work, community, or similar setting.
• Relevant qualification in youth work, community development, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, equality, and diversity.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and best practices.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Youth Worker ole:

• Salary: £31,166 (pro-rata)
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 17.5 hours per week, including evening work . Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture. Some out of hours working may be required in line with business needs.
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. · To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. xwzovoh

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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