This is a variable-hours lecturing post in the adult learning courses team at Wiltshire College & University Centre, teaching youth work to adult learners. The work is planning, delivering and assessing short youth work courses, covering principles, safeguarding, mentoring and inclusive practice. Courses run about 3 hours a week over 10 weeks, with hours offered only as provision and demand allow, and teaching may span several college sites. Applicants need a recognised youth work degree and an assessor award; teaching qualifications are desirable but not required.
What the job involves
- Plan, deliver and assess youth work sessions
- Teach youth work principles, values and professional practice
- Prepare lesson plans, activities and resources for short courses
- Teach communication, mentoring, group facilitation and relationship building
- Teach safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Cover equality, diversity, inclusion, participation and empowerment
- Use case studies and practical activities to link theory with real-world youth work
- Help learners understand challenges facing young people and promote their wellbeing
- Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
- Create an inclusive learning environment for learners of differing ability and experience
- Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and professional conduct standards
- Work with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning
What’s required
Qualifications
- Youth work degree or NYA-validated higher education youth work qualification, such as BA (Hons) Youth Work, Graduate Diploma or PGDip/MA in Youth Work
- Assessor qualification: A1, D32/D33 or CAVA; D34 or V1
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years' youth work practice
- Fieldwork experience within the last 3 years
- Experience working with young people in youth services, education, community settings or mentoring
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work
- Understanding of Ofqual assessment requirements
- Knowledge of youth work principles, safeguarding, professional boundaries and inclusive practice
- Understanding of young people's participation, wellbeing and personal development
- Sharing practical experience and engaging learners through discussion and activities
- Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
Other
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Passion for youth work and supporting others to develop
- Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites
- Commitment to inclusive learning and a positive learner experience
Nice to have
- Teaching or adult education qualification
What’s offered
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site gyms
- Lifestyle discounts
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Professional development and CPD opportunities
- Flexible working with variable hours reflecting course provision
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
