Detached Youth Worker - DASH

• provide detached youth work in priority locations within Southampton, build positive relationships with children and young people, encourage positive behaviours and provide diversionary activities.

• are responsible for signposting and referencing children and young people to other services within No Limits and external agencies.

• engage children and young people in a young person-centred, non-judgemental way, meeting young people where they are, building relationships and gaining trust.

• provide information for young people on diversionary activities.

• provide information and advice to children and young people around subjects such as substance use, mental health, loneliness, sexual health, relationships, exploitation, housing and economic well being.

As a Youth Worker you must be able to:

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with children and young people

• Respect and promote children and young people’s rights to make their own decisions and choices

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Your key responsibilities will include:

• In a team of 3 youth workers deliver a minimum of 4 outreach sessions per week

• Introduce yourself and our service to young people with the aim of engaging them in discussion, building relationships and continued engagement

• To establish routes and set times that young people can become familiar with

• To establish relationships with partner agencies that have contact with children and young people and businesses where young people may congregate

• Over time, build relationships with night club owners and promotors to develop a presence in clubs, bars, raves and concerts where drug use is likely to be high

• Be part of Southampton’s wider contextual safeguarding approach

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.

As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth., Two additional wellbeing days per year – Supporting you to take additional time off for your wellbeing or development.

Pension scheme – Supporting your future by matching your additional pension contributions up to 2%.

️ Life assurance scheme – Giving you peace of mind with 2x annual salary cover for pension members.

Hybrid and flexible working – Giving the flexibility to work in the best way for your role.

Comprehensive induction and training offer – Including our online learning management system with hundreds of opportunities to support your development.

Employee Assistance Programme – Providing you with counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services.

Interested..? We’d love to hear from you!

• Experience in working with children and young people and / or a minimum Level 3 (or equivalent) youth work or other relevant qualification

• Effective communication, organisational and time management skills

• Confident and able to use Microsoft apps, such as Word, Teams and Excel, and databases

• Working proactively and collaboratively with others; reflecting creativity, adaptability and bringing positivity and enthusiasm to your work

• Commitment to personal growth, and ongoing learning and development

Salary: Band D £26,422 (FTE pro-rata for part-time]

Hours: 37 hours per week, to include regular evening & some weekends

Role type: Fixed-Term for 9 months (maternity Leave Cover)

Place of work: Based at No Limits Advice Centre, Southampton but with majority of working hours spent in the community

We’d be happy to have an informal discussion and answer any immediate questions you might have. If you’d like an initial discussion please contact James McCombe, our Service Manager, Substance Use & Crime on James.McCombe@nolimitshelp.org.uk.