Permanent part-time youth worker post with The Pioneer Group, working with young people who have a range of needs through universal services. Most of the work is running youth clubs and school holiday programmes, plus developing new initiatives that help young people discover their talents and plan for the future. The post is community-based, moving between community and formal settings, with evening and occasional weekend working. Fit depends on experience of working with young people and sound knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
What the job involves
- Support young people with a range of needs to achieve positive outcomes
- Deliver universal services such as youth clubs and school holiday programmes
- Contribute to developing new initiatives that enable young people to participate
- Help young people discover their skills, gifts and talents
- Support young people to make plans for their future
- Work in various locations, including community and formal settings
- Build local relationships and partnerships in the communities served
- Develop and maintain working relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations
- Develop and maintain working relationships with internal teams
- Work evenings and occasional weekends
Experience
- Experience of working with young people in a variety of settings
- Demonstrable understanding of the issues facing young people
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Knowledge and understanding of the practical application of child safeguarding
What's offered
- 29 days annual leave (full time) plus bank holidays
- Optional defined benefit pension
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
