Sessional Youth Worker (SEND Youth Forum)

Are you ready to make a difference and empower the next generation? Embark on a thrilling journey as a youth worker in Salford, where you can inspire, support, and shape young lives. Join a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to creating positive change. Discover the exhilarating world of youth work and unlock your true potential.

Are you a natural mentor, an empathetic listener, and a born problem-solver? As a youth worker, you'll have the opportunity to channel your skills and passions into a rewarding job. Picture yourself as a beacon of guidance, a trusted confidant, and a catalyst for growth. Engage with young people aged 10 to 25, and watch them flourish under your mentorship.

Youth work is an exciting and dynamic role that keeps you on your toes. From organizing thrilling outdoor adventures to hosting inspiring workshops, every session is a chance to spark creativity and curiosity. You'll be empowering young minds to explore their potential, pursue their dreams, and overcome challenges.

Flexibility is the name of the game! As a youth worker, you'll have the opportunity to craft your own schedule, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join this entry post to start a career that engages you in diverse communities and nurtures your personal growth.

Youth work opens doors to a world of professional development and lifelong learning. From specialized training courses to networking events, you'll have access to a wealth of resources that sharpen your skills and expand your horizons. Whether you aspire to become a full-time youth worker, a community leader, or even start your own initiative, the possibilities for growth are boundless.

But it's not just about the exhilaration and personal growth; youth work offers an opportunity to create lasting social impact. By empowering young people, you'll be contributing to a brighter future for our communities. Become an agent of change and witness first-hand the incredible transformations that youth work can inspire.

This post is special. We are looking for some inspiring individuals who want to work with disabled young people or those with special educational needs to support the delivery of Salford SEND Youth Forum and other groups. Salford Youth Service works with young people aged 10-25. The sessional youth worker role is to provide a range of services to young people to improve their health and education outcomes, to keep them safe and to ensure they have a voice.

The 6 sessional youth worker posts will support the full-time youth workers in their local area with face-to-face delivery of youth work with other part-time staff and volunteers. Posts include working with disabled young people or young people with Special Educational Needs.

The post-holder will deliver work in schools, working with the detached youth work team and in the locality youth centres. Some sessions are during the daytime, but most are evenings, typically 5:30-8:30 on weekday evenings, including Friday evenings.

Youth Work training is available FREE for these posts, which would include a Level 3 in Youth Work.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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