Sessional Youth Worker

Status: Part Time/Sessional Worker:1 - 2 evenings per week (3 - 9 hours) term time & the option of shifts during school holidays (6 - 18 hours), The role of a youth worker requires a committed and confident individual who brings creativity, energy and strong youth engagement skills to support young people's development. The role requires working as a team to provide diversionary activities to engage and mentor young people.

• To offer supervision and guidance in structured activities.


• To provide a positive role model to young people.


• To support young people in the development of leadership skills.


• To encourage young people to develop a sense of community and belonging.


• To ensure all equipment is properly stored at the end of each session.


• To ensure facilities are left clean and tidy at the end of every session., To work as part of a team to deliver youth clubs / after school clubs for young people both Primary and Secondary School aged.


• To establish relationships of trust and mutual respect with young people and to offer them support and encouragement.


• To be a good communicator who is able to relate to young people in a positive way and have an understanding and empathy of their situations and issues.


• To assist your line manager and your colleagues to establish and maintain reasonable boundaries and discipline.


• To keep session assessment records and, if requested, to assist in producing reports based on this information.


• To work within the Conquer Life CIC and local area safeguarding and child protection procedures and policies. Promoting a culture and environment at all times where young people feel safe and protected.


• To attend regular review, supervisions and planning meetings with your line manager


• To attend any training identified as necessary by your line manager as part of your personal development programme.


• To adhere to the organisations policies at all times, with particular emphasis on Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Child Protection.


• To report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.
  
  Enhanced DBS (post is subject to satisfactory DBS check)


• Youth Work Qualification (Desirable)


• First Aid Qualification (Desirable), Excellent communication skills


• Ability to engage with groups of young people


• Ability to resolve conflicts calmly


Competencies (Training can be provided)

• Can put youth work principles into practice.


• Can deliver effective outcomes for young people.


• Can break down barriers for young people, Experience of delivering activities with young people (Desirable)


• Experience of working with young with people who display challenging behaviour


• Experience developing and building relationships with young people


Knowledge

• Knowledge of issues affecting young people


• An understanding of the methods of youth work delivery (Desirable)


• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Diversity Awareness and Safeguarding best practice and how these relate to young people and staff.


• Knowledge of local area (Desirable)


Personal Qualities

• Creativity


• Enthusiasm


• Integrity


• Reliability


• Friendly disposition


• Positive attitude


Note for candidates

This sessional post is to cover shifts Monday - Friday evenings during term time. There are guaranteed hours to start immediately on Thursday evenings 6-9pm, with more available for the right candidate.

Experience is not essential as full training can be provided. We are looking to find a candidate with the right personal qualities to succeed in this role.,
• working with young people: 1 year (preferred)