Youth Worker
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12 to £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Kings Heath, Birmingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | All Saints Youth Project |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | YW1504 |
Summary
All Saints Youth Project
part of
All Saints Community Projects
All Saints Centre
Youth Worker(s)
All Saints Youth Project is an established, community-based provision based in All Saints Centre. We deliver a range of support and activities for young people aged 11 to 21 years old (25 with additional needs) and their families since 1988. We have a strong commitment to developing an inclusive project open to all young people, regardless of ability or background, to support their transition from adolescence to adulthood. Together with the Family Support team, this enables us to deliver an integrated approach by addressing the needs of the family. See our website for additional information. https://www.allsaintsyouthproject.org.uk/
We are looking for committed, confident and dynamic individuals to join our diverse team of youth workers at All Saints Youth Project in the heart of Kings Heath.
Our values are important to us, these include being young people centered, kind and caring and we expect our youth workers to embody these.
You will be expected to work as a general youth worker in our young peoples centre.
Sessions – Tuesday and Thursday termtime 2.45-8.30pm to include Drop in, Tea Time Club and Gateway to Inclusion. Additional hours may be offered during holiday schemes, for special project work and to provide cover.
Pay - £12 p/h
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024
You will also be expected to participate in a young peoples session (time to be confirmed). The views of the young people will be taken into account when making the final decision.
Job application forms available by email from info@asyp.org.uk or download a job pack from the website: allsaintsyouthproject.org.uk
Please note – The application form must be returned fully completed and signed.
CVs will not be accepted.
Any enquiries to 0121 443 1842 or info@asyp.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th May 2024
This job requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check
All Saints Youth Project
part of All Saints Community Projects
All Saints Centre
Youth Worker
Job Description
The post holder will be expected to:
• Engage with young people.
• Offer support to young people.
• Communicate positively with young people
• Plan and run activities
• Facilitate young people’s participation in all activities.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Attend regular supervision.
• Contribute towards the development of resources.
• Contribute to the Programme of activities.
• Attend 15minute briefing before session and 30 minute debriefing after session
• Set up equipment and clear away etc.at the beginning and end of each session.
• Safeguard young people (on and off site)
• Have a understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities
• Manage groups of young people on and off site.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers in all areas of youth work
• Work proactively to encourage all young people to support each other
• Challenge negative behavior and encourage positive behaviors.
• Take shared responsibility for the general care of the building.
• Take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance, safety and storage of the equipment
• Work alongside volunteers
• Fill in timesheets and other records as deemed necessary
• Work within our policies and values
• Support the work of the whole youth project as appropriate
• The worker will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and there may be opportunities for
further development of this job in the future.
• Do anything else that may be deemed necessary in the job role
This job requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check