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Youth Worker
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £6.40 to £11.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2024 |
| Location: | BB3 3EP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn and a dedicated site in Darwen, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area. Our vision is to be at the heart of the community, collaborating to create a more cohesive and prosperous Blackburn and Darwen.
We are one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn, with a membership of over 2,500 young people. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year and offer over 40 different activities and opportunities in our open access youth club.
Context of Role:
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is an iconic, state-of-the-art facility for young people in the heart of Blackburn which opened in June 2012.
As a Youth Worker you will be our first point of contact for all young people, provide positive activities, offer support and guidance through issue-based work and provide positive outcomes for young people through appropriate assessment and intervention.
We want to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people. Our work will result in young people:
Being happier
Engaging positively with young people from across Blackburn with Darwen
Living healthier more active lifestyles
Having increased opportunities to develop and achieve
Feeling more empowered and connected with their surrounding community
Respecting and engaging with the environment through new and exciting experiences
Having increased aspirations and increased economic opportunities
Person Specification:
Education/Training/Qualifications
Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above. (Essential)
Youth Work Level 2 or equivalent. (Essential)
Experience:
Experience with working with young people ages 13-19 both in groups and individually. (Essential)
Experience of delivering sports and / or arts activities and / or targeted personal development programmes. (Essential)
Face to face delivery with young aged 13 to 19 years old. (Essential)
Experience of working in an outreach or detached setting. (Desirable)
Experience of working in a team and alongside volunteers. (Desirable)
Planning and delivering a programme of youth work activities. (Essential)
Skills/Abilities:
Strong commitment to young people and ability to engage and build positive relationships with disengaged young people. (Essential)
Ability to use initiative in decision making and resolving problems. (Essential)
Good organisational skills. (Essential)
Ability to adhere to and maintain effective relationships with young people, staff, parents, carers and other colleagues within appropriate professional boundaries. (Essential)
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children (evenings, weekends, residentials). (Essential)
A believer: a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people. (Desirable)
Able to work evenings, weekends and school half terms. (Essential)
Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of good youth work practice. (Essential)
Ability to identify and challenge discrimination and discriminatory behaviour, taking appropriate action as necessary. (Essential)
Understanding of issues affecting young people’s lives. (Essential)
Knowledge and understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children & Young People. (Essential)
Ability to work in accordance with national, local and organisational Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures. (Essential)
Ability to identify and appropriately respond to cases of potential or actual child abuse. (Essential)
Working hours
The usual hours of this position will vary depending on needs of the business.
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records through an enhanced DBS check and completion of appropriate vetting checks. We promote safer working practice across our Youth Zone and all successful employees and volunteers will be expected to share this commitment.
We are one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn, with a membership of over 2,500 young people. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year and offer over 40 different activities and opportunities in our open access youth club.
Context of Role:
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is an iconic, state-of-the-art facility for young people in the heart of Blackburn which opened in June 2012.
As a Youth Worker you will be our first point of contact for all young people, provide positive activities, offer support and guidance through issue-based work and provide positive outcomes for young people through appropriate assessment and intervention.
We want to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people. Our work will result in young people:
Being happier
Engaging positively with young people from across Blackburn with Darwen
Living healthier more active lifestyles
Having increased opportunities to develop and achieve
Feeling more empowered and connected with their surrounding community
Respecting and engaging with the environment through new and exciting experiences
Having increased aspirations and increased economic opportunities
Person Specification:
Education/Training/Qualifications
Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above. (Essential)
Youth Work Level 2 or equivalent. (Essential)
Experience:
Experience with working with young people ages 13-19 both in groups and individually. (Essential)
Experience of delivering sports and / or arts activities and / or targeted personal development programmes. (Essential)
Face to face delivery with young aged 13 to 19 years old. (Essential)
Experience of working in an outreach or detached setting. (Desirable)
Experience of working in a team and alongside volunteers. (Desirable)
Planning and delivering a programme of youth work activities. (Essential)
Skills/Abilities:
Strong commitment to young people and ability to engage and build positive relationships with disengaged young people. (Essential)
Ability to use initiative in decision making and resolving problems. (Essential)
Good organisational skills. (Essential)
Ability to adhere to and maintain effective relationships with young people, staff, parents, carers and other colleagues within appropriate professional boundaries. (Essential)
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children (evenings, weekends, residentials). (Essential)
A believer: a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people. (Desirable)
Able to work evenings, weekends and school half terms. (Essential)
Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of good youth work practice. (Essential)
Ability to identify and challenge discrimination and discriminatory behaviour, taking appropriate action as necessary. (Essential)
Understanding of issues affecting young people’s lives. (Essential)
Knowledge and understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children & Young People. (Essential)
Ability to work in accordance with national, local and organisational Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures. (Essential)
Ability to identify and appropriately respond to cases of potential or actual child abuse. (Essential)
Working hours
The usual hours of this position will vary depending on needs of the business.
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records through an enhanced DBS check and completion of appropriate vetting checks. We promote safer working practice across our Youth Zone and all successful employees and volunteers will be expected to share this commitment.