Youth Worker in Redhill

An exciting new part-time permanent position (21 hours per week, flex days and hours) is available for a Youth Worker for this well-established, independent charity based in Redhill. Excellent salary, future prospects and great benefits including free gym and discounted childcare. Our clients' mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

The Youth Worker will join the housing team and will be responsible for co-ordinating a resident engagement programme designed for inactive young people, leading them on a bespoke journey towards employment, volunteering, education, and training. The role will help the team deliver a safe, supportive, and person-centred service for young people and vulnerable adults accessing East Surrey’s housing.

This role requires someone with a minimum of NVQ Level 2 standard qualification or equivalent in Housing, Social Work, or Youth Work (or is willing to complete such a qualification alongside their job role within the next twelve months).

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote, co-ordinate and deliver the resident journey programme to residents of our East Surrey Housing Services.
• Implement a timetabled support programme consisting of workshops and group activities for residents with a focus on those who are economically inactive.
• To ensure long-term goals are met so inactive residents become active and independent as part of their pathway plan.
• To set up regular activities that will enhance residents’ life skills and confidence in areas such as physical activity and health, emotional wellbeing, team building skills and healthy living.
• To develop effective systems of support for young persons and continually look at their development.
• Submit regular reports to relevant committees to ensure progress is evidenced and transparent.
• Maintain accurate records, timetables, interventions and outcomes.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Level NVQ 2 Standard qualification or equivalent in housing, Social work or Youth work (or willing to complete this alongside the job).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• High diligence and accuracy, managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven experience in supporting individuals to obtain employment, education, volunteering or training.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• To hold a full drivers licence valid for business use.
• Effective one-to-one and group skills in collaborating with residents.
• Plan and prioritise tasks, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Develop positive and respectful working relationships with residents, colleagues and stakeholders, and manage sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferable. You may be just the right candidate.

Employment Terms:

• Pay: £18,420.19 per annum
• Working Hours: 21 hours per week, ideally Tuesday to Thursday 9am-5pm - FLEXIBLE (Working days and hours are VERY flexible for the right candidate).

Benefits:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity.
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees.
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• PRO RATA 6 weeks annual leave.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• On-site parking.