Youth Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom LS-TEN Full time

**Senior Youth Worker / Youth Worker (Depending on qualification and experience)**

To guide and support young people from Leeds, in their holistic development, with the aim of helping them reach their full potential within society. This role will require you to predominately work with those between the ages of 11 and 16 in a variety of settings, primarily within our school however it may include detached work, drop ins, delivering practical sessions including sport & creative art, trips, mentoring, community, and residential environments. To bring your work experience and passion to make a difference in the lives of young people and the communities that they live in.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**

As a youth worker you will need to:

- Establish positive relationship with young people and those within the community.
- Assess the needs and support individuals and groups within a variety of settings.
- Be a positive role model for those within the local community (lead by example).
- Deliver programmes, covering areas such as: confidence and aspirations; sexual health and relationships; violence and anger management; alcohol and substance use/abuse; life skill development; educational opportunity, educational development & emotional literacy, teamwork & leadership.
- Lead on the delivery of practical projects in a range of areas from construction to make-ip and beauty.
- To help identify, mentor, coach and support individuals, and encourage greater social inclusion.
- Build relationship and work effectively with other organisations that have been identified by Reestablish, towards community transformation.
- Work with parents/guardians and community groups to win support for improved provision, and act as an advocate for young people’s interests.
- Support, mentor and help develop young leaders, volunteers and sessional staff.
- Regularly monitor and review the quality of the work that we deliver; and write any required reports.
- Attend training and development opportunities, maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safe guarding, health and safety and first aid.
- Support other team members in their roles as sessional workers, volunteers, or young leaders.
- Carry out other tasks as directed from time to time, according to the needs of the project.
- Work within our School to provide individual and group support sessions as required.

**Requirements**:
**Skills**:

- You will need to show a strong commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives and the lives of those who live in challenging areas of society.
- The ability to provide reliable support to young people in times of stress and act with integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish good relationships with young people and those within the community.
- Patience, tolerance and flexibility.
- A sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things.
- The ability to treat others concerns with respect and sensitivity, whilst being aware of confidentiality and the law.
- Have an understanding of child protection and working with vulnerable adults.
- To be trustworthy and willing to lead by example.
- A desire to positively make a difference in other people’s lives.
- Have good time management skills.
- A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, ideally with access to own car.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Substantial experience within this field, either paid or voluntary, is essential for this role
- GCSE Maths and English (C or above)
- Ideally qualified at degree level or above to work with young people
- Ideally qualified in Youth Work, alternatively willing to work towards a Youth Work qualification with the option to complete Level 3 - 6..

**Job Types**: Full-time, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £23,200.00-£24,750.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leeds, LS10 1NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Youth Work Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/04/2024
Reference ID: LS-TEN / YouthEngagementOfficer
Expected start date: 01/05/2024



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