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Job Description
2 months contract with a local authority
Job Summary:
We are looking for passionate individuals with a keen interest to work with and inspire young people making a difference in their life supporting them to have voice & influence on services and to engage in positive activities within a universal open access youth setting.
You will be a part of a team that provides yearround safe spaces across the borough bringing a variety of different methods and skills that aid in planning organising and delivering universal and targeted youth activities and programmes.
You will support/ manage in the planning and delivery of projects that focus on issues like health bullying transitions sexuality/ gender crime gangs or drugs including community and social events for the young people help design and organise activity programmes that engage young people into informal educational programs and youth recreational activities such as sports arts and drama whilst assessing young people s health social and emotional requirements.
Key Duties/Accountabilities:
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
To have a can do attitude be thorough and pay attention to detail
Demonstrate sincerity with active listening and a nonjudgemental approach
The ability to be objective impartial and accountable
Technological knowledge IT Microsoft suite databases
Able to collaborate with young people professionals stakeholders and the community
Essential Experience Required:
Candidates with experience and qualifications of working with vulnerable young people i.e. young carers those with SEND and or can speak Bengali / Somali (Desirable) are encouraged to apply.
Essential Qualifications Required:
You ll need a minimum of a Level 1/2 NVQ JNC recognised Youth Support Worker qualification or something similar (Sports Teaching Youth Justice)
Additional information to note:
Enhanced DBS check
Willingness to be flexible and travel in and around the borough
The closing date for this position is ASAP
Communication skills presentation, verbal & written The ability to work well on own initiative and with others Sensitivity and understanding of young peoples current issues, challenges and needs Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations To have a can do attitude, be thorough and pay attention to detail Demonstrate sincerity with active listening and a non-judgemental approach The ability to be objective, impartial and accountable Technological knowledge IT Microsoft suite, databases Able to collaborate with young people, professionals, stakeholders and the community
Employment Type
Full Time
