Youth Worker

Shackles Off Youth & Community Project have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding youth work team Shackles Off are looking for a new member of staff that has experience in youth work or working with young people.

Our Aims
Shackles Off Youth & Community Project aims to engage with children, young people, and families from the local and wider community to:

• Establish, maintain, and develop meaningful relationships
• Develop and increase opportunities and aspirations
• Provide an inclusive service, free from prejudice and discrimination
• Enable active community participation to shape our project

Main Responsibilities
Duties will include, but will not be limited to

• Deliver appropriate programmes/learning opportunities/activities for children and young people
• Develop external activities and opportunities for young people
• Organise activities, including excursions, trips, and residential visits

- to including risk assessments & consent forms

• Support children and young people to participate in provision/ sessions
• Motivate and support children and young people
• Identify the needs of children & young people to inform provision/ future session
• To listen to and engage children and young people in a positive, supportive, and challenging way
• To promote a 'voice' for young people
• Ensure monthly planning, session plans, session evaluations & monthly reports are completed
• Prepare resources, materials, and venue for sessions
• Undertake and complete relevant training provided
• Liaise with other organisations and stakeholders, signposting or referring young people where appropriate
• To complete all appropriate duties as requested by project manager
• To ensure all Shackles Off policies are adhered to and proper processes are followed, and actions taken
• Maintain accurate and secure records, ensuring adherence to GDPR

We cannot accept CV's

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
£12.89-£13.34 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2024

Reference ID:
Youth Worker

Expected start date: 15/07/2024

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