Casual Community Youth Worker

CASUAL COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKERREPORTS TO:Various Programme ManagersSALARY:Hourly rate paid at 14.00/hr for assistant coaches (minimum of NGB Level 1 qualification required to assist) and 17.00/hr for lead coaches (minimum of NGB Level 2 qualification required to lead).WORKING PATTERN:Discretional sessional hours per week (including evenings and weekends).DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:The Huddersfield Town Foundation Leeds Road Sports Complex.FURTHER DETAILS:PermanentWe are seeking purpose-driven Casual Community Youth Workers to support the delivery of the Foundations charitable programmes across Community Engagement. These roles will be crucial in supporting children in educational & community settings across Kirkleesensuring our community can GROW through learning and opportunity BELONG through connection and inclusion and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.We are currently recruiting experienced and qualified youth workers to join our established delivery team on a casual basis delivering practical sessions on a range of programmes to young people and adults across Kirklees.Youth work sessions take place at different times and locations including schools and other community settings on weekdays evenings and weekends therefore applicants must be willing to work both indoors and outdoors and have a flexible approach to work and working hours as well as the ability to travel to different locations.As a Youth Worker you must be well-organised with the ability to plan and deliver engaging and fun sessions that are relevant to the participants and the overarching aims of our projects. You must be passionate about using the power of sport to engage with and inspire people of different ages and from different backgrounds. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential to this role.Closing DateOngoing applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks.All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application whether they are invited to attend interview or not.Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact:Carla Barrick Community Engagement Manager AssessmentApplications are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out on the person specification. Please ensure therefore that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria.The Huddersfield Town Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community.We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from candidates with a disability. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce particularly by gender and ethnicity.We will apply for references for the successful candidate following the selection process.SafeguardingHuddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The role of Head of Finance may involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults; therefore the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA. Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are considered protected. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.The post holder will also be required to undergo safeguarding training to be agreed with the Designated Safeguarding Manager.Equality Diversity and InclusionHuddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are diverse environments in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and Foundation and to be able to achieve their full potential. Key Skills Crisis Management,Direct Support,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Computer Literacy,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1