Youth & Community Development Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

The Wakefield Central Youth Hub Team is seeking a dynamic and driven support worker to join our team.

This role will be based at The Central Youth Hub, serving the Central, North, and South West  area of the district. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering innovative youth programs across various locations within the area, with the goal of enhancing outcomes for young people aged 11-25. 

About Us - The Wakefield Central Youth Hub:

Provides safe and supportive spaces for young people. Enhances opportunities for employment and skill development. Works towards reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour. Promotes overall health and well-being.

What I might be doing? 

You will support the team to develop and deliver a comprehensive offer of support and activities for children and young people from age 11 to 24 (up to and including). You will support children and young people’s participation in a range of activities which promote positive health and wellbeing. You will work with Schools, Colleges, Training Providers and Employers to identify work placements and / or learning opportunities for young people and to support young people to access these opportunities.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week. Good holiday entitlement Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

A relevant qualification recognised in Youth Work, Youth Justice, Careers Guidance, or Education, together with registration with the relevant awarding / professional body e.g. GSCC where applicable. Previous experience working directly with children and young people. Proven track record of successfully implementing interventions for this demographic. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the creation and delivery of engaging youth programs. Good knowledge and understanding of the barriers that certain groups experience in accessing services and support. A full driving licence is required.

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