Youth Worker
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] has an exciting opportunity for a Community Youth Worker to support the delivery of our youth hub programmes. We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, hardworking and reliable people to be the face of youth provision by supporting young people who attend sessions
Job Title: Youth Worker
Location: The Hub, North Albert Street, Fleetwood
Rate of Pay: £12.21 up to £14 per hour
Hours of Work: Evenings and occasional school holidays
Reports to: Head of Community Engagement
Contract Status: Zero Hour Contract
Overview: [Employer hidden] (FTCT) is a vibrant and active community project that aims to provide socially inclusive community, health and education engagement programmes which aim to make a difference to the lives of people within our communities.
Purpose of Position: [Employer hidden] has an exciting opportunity for a Community Youth Worker to support the delivery of our youth hub programmes.
We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, hardworking and reliable people to be the face of youth provision by supporting young people who attend sessions
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Support with youth events throughout the year.
- Support with the continued development of our youth provision
- Inspire and motivate young people
- Support the promotion and recruitment of young people to our provisions.
- Assist the Inclusion Coordinator in delivering day time and evening activities.
- Represent [Employer hidden] in a professional manner and contribute towards the promotion of programmes.
- To work flexible hours as the job role requires.
- Work alongside colleagues to provide the best experience possible for our young people.
- Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the Head of Community Engagement
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
- Up to date safeguarding and first aid courses
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellend planning and organisation skills
- Understanding the needs of the local area
- Ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently
Desirable:
- NGB Level 2 or above
- Relevant youth work qualification
- Experience of working with children and young people
General Responsibilties
Health and Safety
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of oneself, other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work
To comply with all aspects of the Fleetwood Town FC Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health and Safety
Customer Service
Identify and meet the needs of colleagues and our customers, focusing on initiating and welcoming contact and communications whilst striving to deliver first class customer service
Recognise potential complaint situations and make effective steps to avoid and/or resolve these situations
Self-Development
To take responsibility for your own development and to help realise your own potential by undertaking any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with the Company’s Performance and Development Review Policy
Teamwork
Ensure effective communication within your work team and across the Company whilst actively offering support and guidance as necessary
General Responsibilties
Employee Relations
To make suggestions to improve the working situation and contribute to positive employee relations within their area of work and Fleetwood Town FC as a whole
Equal Opportunities and Harassment
To cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment.
To ensure understanding, awareness and compliance with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policies
To ensure that the working environment is free of sexual and racial harassment and intimidation and any other form of harassment constituting unacceptable behaviour which is personally offensive
This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.
Employee Benefits
Competitive pay.
Full in-house training and support provided.
Opportunity to work within a respected community organisation.
Professional development opportunities.