SUPPORTING THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THAME

Job Title Youth Worker

Hours 37.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends

• 1year fixed term

Location Thame Oxfordshire

Report to Chair of Committee

Thame Youth Projects group is a small local charitable organisation, working in Thame, which is passionate about the needs of young people. We are supported by the local council, with a committed set of Trustees and enthusiastic group of volunteers.**
Commitment to inclusivity and diversity
We appreciate that not everyone will meet all the requirements however Thame Youth
Projects group is keen for everyone to reach their potential, to continue developing and learning
.

Any decision is made on merit alone, allowing for future growth once part of the open, inclusive and nurturing group.

So, we would love to hear from you.

Job purpose

To be responsible for the running of the Thame Youth Project activities with a team of existing and new volunteers to deliver a structured programme of projects and activities that endeavor to meet the needs of the young people that use the project now and in the future.

Youth Café/Youth Zone

• Be responsible for the day to day running of the café/zone
• Plan programmes, activities, and review accordingly. Ensuring they are engaging for the young people
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with young people, by using the art of conversation and encouraging participation and involvement in the planned programme.
• Develop a young volunteer programme
• Ensure all administration is maintained and stored.
• Ensure that TYPG's policies are adhered to by all leaders and young people

Schools work

• Work closely with the schools in Thame to provide support where needed, run 121 mentoring and provide positive activities for vulnerable young people.

Detached Work/Outreach

• When appropriate undertake detached/Outreach youth work in agreement with the management team to support those not already accessing the services offered.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
General

• Organisation and administration of all activities, including administration of budgets
• To maintain the ethos of the organisation by providing a caring, safe and supporting environment.
• Market activities using relevant communication tools across agegroups and interested parties, including appropriate use of social media and web site.
• Be responsible for the recruitment, daytoday management, including administration tasks and development of volunteers as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other relevant agencies involved in the provision of services to support young people.
• Raise awareness of youth work provision and needs with community groups and external organisation's.
• Assist on securing external funding for the continuation of the work of Thame Youth Projects Group.
• Prepare for and attend supervision meetings and appraisals, as required and to contribute to committee meetings and training courses as appropriate.
• To always ensure the health and safety of young people, including the adequate completion and implementation of risk assessments.
• Be responsible for the induction of new volunteers and run volunteer meetings on a regular basis
• Review all appropriate documentation on an ongoing basis & to make the committee aware of changes in legislation or best practices
• Manage and record day to day expenditure for budget requirements
• IT skills with excel/word/PowerPoint are critical for this role.

Premises

• Support the team in the design and development of the new youth community centre for Thame

Person Specification
Essential or Application or

Desirable Interview

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of one year working facetoface Essential A & I with young people this can be from a voluntary position
• A full clean UK driving licence and access to a Essential A vehicle
• Experience of delivering Desirable A & I projects/workshops/training with young people
• Experience of working with youth groups and Desirable A & I clubs
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation Desirable A & I

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal Essential A & I skills, including being able to positively engage and motivate others
• Indepth knowledge and understanding of the Essential A & I range of issues relevant to and affecting young people
• Highly organised and able to manage own Essential A & I workload
• Ability to determine priorities and targets and Essential A achieve them including when working under pressure.
• Confident user of IT, including Excel, Word, Essential A & I

PowerPoint & basic financial management.

Values and Attitudes

• Integrity and discretion when dealing with Essential A & I sensitive information
• Passion and enthusiasm for supporting the Essential A & I sustainability for Thame Youth Projects Group
• Committed to treating people equally, Esse

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